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Jack in the Box CEO Darin Harris resigns

 By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 24, 2025

Harris is leaving to take a position “outside of the restaurant industry.” CFO Lance Tucker was named interim principal executive officer.

Leadership

Church's Texas Chicken names Roland Gonzalez CEO

 By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 21, 2025

The longtime industry executive will take over leadership of the Atlanta-based fast-food chicken concept.

Leadership

Carrabba’s, Biscuitville, Rita’s and more make executive moves

By Restaurant Business Staff on Feb. 21, 2025

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

Leadership

Paul Macaluso named CEO of Torchy's Tacos

By Lisa Jennings on Feb. 19, 2025

Mike Rypka, the fast-casual taco chain's founder, will step down from the helm to take a chief innovation officer role.

Workforce

Catherine Tan-Gillespie named KFC U.S. president

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 13, 2025

She will take over management of the chicken chain’s struggling domestic business in April following the retirement of Tarun Lal.

Leadership

Panera, Fogo, Just Salad and more make executive moves

By Restaurant Business Staff on Feb. 07, 2025

Executive Summary: The latest leadership updates in the restaurant industry.

Leadership

Shake Shack, Smoothie King and more make executive moves

By Restaurant Business Staff on Jan. 31, 2025

Executive Summary: Here are the latest leadership changes at restaurants around the country.

Leadership

Killer Burger, Taco Bell, Panera and more make C-suite moves

By Restaurant Business Staff on Jan. 24, 2025

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

Leadership

R.J. Melman named CEO of Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 21, 2025

Kevin Brown, who had been CEO since 2003, will transition to executive chairman. R.J. Melman had been president of the company since 2017.

Leadership

Taco Bell executive Scott Mezvinsky named KFC CEO

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 13, 2025

The 49-year-old, currently the president of Taco Bell North America and International, will succeed Sabir Sami, who will step down at the end of February.

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