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Rossann Williams, head of Starbucks North America, is leaving the company

 By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 17, 2022

She had been one of the chain’s most visible executives and declined another position at the company. Sara Trilling, who had led the Asia Pacific region, will step into the role.

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Krispy Kreme promotes Josh Charlesworth to president, COO

 By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 08, 2022

He will oversee the company's major markets and global growth. The doughnut chain has started a search for a new CFO.

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Eegee’s names Jason Vaughn CEO

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 07, 2022

The former chief executive with Frisch’s will take over the 31-unit sandwich concept for Ron Petty, who is retiring.

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To Starbucks’ next CEO: good luck

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 07, 2022

The Bottom Line: The job is one of the industry’s most visible and lucrative positions, but it comes with a big caveat, as the previous chief executive found out.

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Habit Burger CFO Ira Fils moves to El Pollo Loco

By Heather Lalley on Jun. 03, 2022

Fils, who had been with the Yum Brands’ burger concept since 2008, has also worked at Mimi’s Café and Rubio’s Restaurants.

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Focus Brands makes some senior leadership changes

By Jonathan Maze on May 18, 2022

Kerri Christian will oversee marketing for the company’s specialty category; Tracey Young was named chief brand officer for Cinnabon; Jim Salerno was given the same title with Carvel, where Jessica Osborne will be VP of marketing.

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Here are all the major companies that have changed CEOs this year

By Jonathan Maze, Joe Guszkowski and Heather Lalley on May 17, 2022

Executive changes have become increasingly commonplace coming out of the pandemic and the corner office is no exception. Changes include some of the nation’s biggest concepts.

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Steven Benrubi retires as Kura Sushi CFO

By Jonathan Maze on May 10, 2022

The revolving sushi chain said a search has started for his replacement.

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Panera hires Marlene Gordon as chief legal officer

By Heather Lalley on May 02, 2022

Gordon will also serve as SVP and secretary for Panera Bread and Panera Brands, the company said.

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Papa John’s makes some executive changes

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 29, 2022

Amanda Clark was promoted to chief international and development officer and Liz Williams is named chief international operations officer for the pizza chain.

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