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executive change

Leadership

Bojangles names David Whitaker COO

 By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 25, 2022

He has 35 years of experience working with numerous brands, including Bloomin’ Brands, Wendy’s and Arby’s.

Leadership

Nik Rupp named chief operating officer for Papa Murphy’s

 By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 22, 2022

The former finance executive will lead the brand under the Canadian brand operator MTY Food Group.

Leadership

Focus Brands names Tim Voss chief technology officer

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 21, 2022

The longtime executive will oversee technology at the owner of Auntie Anne’s, Cinnabon, Jamba and other concepts.

Leadership

Whataburger names Peggy Rubenzer its chief people officer

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 20, 2022

She has more than 30 years of human resources experience, most recently with True Food Kitchen.

Leadership

Franchisee KBP Brands names Heather Stege to oversee its Arby’s locations

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 19, 2022

The company recently acquired nearly 120 Arby’s locations. The former Lou Malnati’s president will oversee their operations.

Leadership

Papa John’s names Joe Sieve chief restaurant officer

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 19, 2022

The former Inspire Brands executive will oversee franchise-operations support and company-owned restaurants at the pizza chain.

Leadership

Fat Brands names Michael Chachula chief information officer

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 14, 2022

The former executive from The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf will oversee technology platforms for the owner of Fatburger, Johnny Rockets and Twin Peaks.

Leadership

Inspire Brands names Frank Sickelsmith chief development officer

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 08, 2022

The owner of Arby’s, Sonic and Dunkin’ is bringing in the former Autogrill executive to help speed its international growth.

Financing

Why so many big-name chains are changing their CEOs right now

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 17, 2022

The Bottom Line: Starbucks, Domino’s, Wingstop and Darden are all changing their top executives. It demonstrates the changing needs of both the companies and the executives themselves.

Operations

Erbert & Gerbert's name Jeremy Burke COO

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 11, 2022

The longtime industry veteran was promoted as part of the sandwich chain's plan to accelerate growth.

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