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Leadership

Jeff Carcara named president of Bonefish Grill

Jeff Carcara has left Del Frisco’s Restaurant Group to join Bloomin’ Brands as president of its Bonefish Grill chain.

Leadership

Wolfgang Puck’s Joe Essa named chairman of the National Restaurant Association

Geoff Hill of Roark Capital was tapped to head the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation. Each organization also announced its new slate of directors.

Leadership

David Gibbs named COO of KFC owner Yum Brands

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 28, 2019

The company veteran and former CFO will assume operating leadership of the global KFC division.

Leadership

GameWorks names Jonathan Tang CFO

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 28, 2019

Darren Des Roches was named COO and Michael Sadowski was named CMO.

Leadership

Charles Watson named Tropical Smoothie CEO

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 24, 2019

The company says it's on track to generate $1 billion in sales within five years.

Leadership

Jamba Juice names Geoff Henry president

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 22, 2019

Shivram Vaideeswaran was named CMO amid management changes.

Leadership

Yum CEO Greg Creed named Restaurant Leader of the Year

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 17, 2019

The longtime marketer was cited for the innovation and boldness he has fostered at Taco Bell, KFC and Pizza Hut.

Leadership

MOD Pizza names Mark Shambura CMO

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 16, 2019

The former Chipotle executive will lead the pizza chain’s overall marketing strategy.

Leadership

Panera Bread makes 2 C-suite appointments

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 15, 2019

Former Sweetgreen President Karen Kelley was named chief restaurant officer and Sonic veteran Anita Vanderveer was appointed chief people officer.

Operations

Luis Ruvalcaba joins On the Border as COO

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 14, 2019

The former Paxti's Pizza CEO brings 25 years of experience in chain operations, including at BJ’s and Chili’s.