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Jack in the Box names Doug Cook chief technology officer

 By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 15, 2021

The former Pizza Hut chief information officer will oversee technology for the burger chain.

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Papa John’s is integrating marketing, operations and technology

 By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 15, 2021

The pizza chain has promoted Max Wetzel to an expanded role as chief commercial officer, where he will oversee North America operations as well as marketing.

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John Dunion named COO of Carl’s Jr. and Hardee’s

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 12, 2021

CKE Restaurants is combining its operations and supply chain management under the 25-year veteran amid other management changes.

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Pizza Hut names David Graves U.S. president

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 06, 2021

He will take over for Kevin Hochman, who had been interim president while also heading KFC in the U.S.

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Dan Accordino is retiring as Carrols Restaurant Group CEO

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 23, 2021

The longtime chairman and chief executive of the big Burger King franchisee will retire June 30. A search is underway for his replacement.

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KFC names Sabir Sami CEO

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 22, 2021

He will take over as head of the chicken chain on Jan. 1 for the retiring Tony Lowings. Dyke Shipp will become KFC president.

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Dan Cathy steps down as Chick-fil-A CEO

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 16, 2021

His son Andrew Truett Cathy will take over as the chicken chain’s third chief executive on Nov. 1, following a transition.

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Tropical Smoothie Cafe promotes its operations SVP to COO

By Heather Lalley on Sep. 15, 2021

Richard Key has been with the fast-growing smoothie chain since 2018. The fast casual recently opened its 1,000th store.

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Wetzel’s Pretzels names Kim Freer chief marketing officer

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 08, 2021

The former marketing executive with Subway and Blaze will take over marketing leadership for the pretzel concept.

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National Restaurant Association CEO Tom Bené steps down

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 31, 2021

He is taking a position with the alcohol wholesaler Breakthru Beverage Group. Marvin Irby will serve as the association’s interim CEO.

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