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Panera Brands takes another step in its planned IPO

 By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 25, 2023

Krispy Kreme CEO Mike Tattersfield, who is stepping down from that position in January, will become the company’s board chairman. Former Starbucks CFO Patrick Grismer will become lead independent director.

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La Madeleine and Acurio International name new executives

 By Reyna Estrada on Sep. 22, 2023

Executive Summary: A roundup of high-level job changes in the restaurant business includes changes for True Food Kitchen.

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Papa Johns and Angry Chickz name new executives

By Reyna Estrada on Sep. 15, 2023

Executive Summary: A roundup of high-level job changes in the restaurant business includes changes for Del Taco.

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Howard Schultz is stepping down from the Starbucks board

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 13, 2023

The former CEO and chairman emeritus is no longer company director as part of a planned transition. Wei Zhang, former Alibaba senior advisor, will take on the role.

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Zunzi's and Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken name new executives

By Lisa Jennings and Reyna Estrada on Sep. 08, 2023

Executive Summary: A roundup of high-level job changes in the restaurant business includes appointments for Fontainebleau Las Vegas.

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First Watch names Matt Eisenacher chief brand officer

By Peter Romeo on Sep. 06, 2023

Before joining First Watch in 2019, Eisenacher was COO of Piada Italian Street Food.

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The owner of Hardee's and Carl's Jr. adds a pair of new executives

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 06, 2023

CKE Restaurant Holdings named former Cracker Barrel executive Jennifer Tate CMO, while it named ex-Yum Brands executive Mike Lenihan CFO.

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Toppers Pizza and Craveworthy Brands add new executives

By Reyna Estrada on Aug. 31, 2023

Executive Summary: A roundup of high-level job changes in the restaurant business includes changes for Fish City Grill.

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Pokeworks promotes Regina Cheung to CEO

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 30, 2023

The 60-unit chain’s former CFO will take the helm as it plots its growth outside the U.S. for the first time.

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Little Caesars names new executives

By Reyna Estrada on Aug. 25, 2023

Executive Summary: A roundup of high-level job changes in the restaurant business includes changes for Wendy’s and McDonald’s.

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