executive change

Smashburger, Luna Grill and Pizza Factory each named new chief executives this week, continuing a period of high turnover in the restaurant industry’s corner office.

Leadership

BJ’s Restaurants, Shake Shack, Bonchon and more make executive moves

By Restaurant Business Staff on Jul. 25, 2025

Executive Summary: Here are the latest leadership changes in the restaurant industry.

Leadership

Wendy's names Pete Suerken president of its U.S. market

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 22, 2025

Abigail Pringle, a 23-year veteran of the fast-food chain, will leave the company “to pursue other opportunities.” The change comes shortly after the unexpected departure of CEO Kirk Tanner.

Leadership

Dave & Buster's names former KFC exec Tarun Lal CEO

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 15, 2025

Lal had been president of KFC in the U.S. He will oversee a food-and-games chain that is seeing improving sales after a brutal start to the year.

Workforce

Newk's, Beans & Brews, The Dead Rabbit and more make moves to bolster leadership

By Restaurant Business Staff on Jul. 11, 2025

Executive Summary: Here are the latest leadership changes within the restaurant industry.

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executive change

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A bunch of restaurant chains have just named new CEOs

BJ’s Restaurants, Shake Shack, Bonchon and more make executive moves

Wendy's names Pete Suerken president of its U.S. market

Dave & Buster's names former KFC exec Tarun Lal CEO

Newk's, Beans & Brews, The Dead Rabbit and more make moves to bolster leadership

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