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Claudia San Pedro is stepping down as Sonic president

 By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 12, 2023

The 2022 Restaurant Business Restaurant Leader of the Year is leaving the company to focus on family medical matters. Arby's Brand President Jim Taylor is taking her place, while Rita Patel will head Arby's.

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Don Fox, longtime Firehouse Subs CEO, is stepping down

 By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 31, 2023

In a Facebook post, the longtime chief executive of the sandwich chain said COO Mike Hancock will take over day-to-day operations. Fox will remain Firehouse’s chairman.

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Lion's Choice names Fred Burmer CEO

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 21, 2023

The roast beef sandwich chain said that the former Yum Brands executive would take over the top spot in April.

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Laxman Narasimhan takes the helm at Starbucks

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 20, 2023

The coffee chain said that its CEO-in-waiting took over the permanent position on Monday for Howard Schultz, who takes a spot on the company’s board.

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Max Wetzel named CEO of Carl's Jr., Hardee's parent

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 17, 2023

The former Papa Johns operations chief will take over as CEO of CKE Restaurants for Ned Lyerly.

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Church's Texas Chicken names Roland Gonzalez U.S. COO

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 13, 2023

Gonzalez has considerable experience in operations at Virtual Dining Concepts and at Restaurant Brands International.

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Scooter's Coffee names Malorie Maddox chief marketing officer

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 13, 2023

The former head of marketing at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska will “amplify and build upon” the drive-thru coffee chain’s brand.

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Habit Burger names Jack Hinchliffe CMO

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 09, 2023

The fast-casual burger chain tapped the KFC veteran to oversee global marketing. Former Chief Brand Officer Iwona Alter was named chief operating officer.

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Dot Foods names Dick Tracy CEO

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 06, 2023

Tracy is the youngest child of the redistributor's founders. He was succeeded as president by George Eversman.

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Andy Wiederhorn is stepping aside as Fat Brands CEO

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 06, 2023

Citing a federal investigation tied to him last year, the founder of the owner of Fatburger, Twin Peaks and Johnny Rockets is stepping aside to serve as a strategic advisor.

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