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Operations

Former Jimmy John’s CEO launches new platform for growing fast-casual brands

 By Lisa Jennings on Jan. 27, 2023

Gregg Majewski partnered with FG Financial Group Inc. to create the new Craveworthy LLC.

Leadership

Freddy's Scott Redler named National Restaurant Association chairman for 2023

 By Peter Romeo on Jan. 27, 2023

Jeff Lobdell, founder of Restaurant Partners Management, becomes vice chairman. Areas USA COO Richard Schneider was appointed treasurer.

Leadership

Nothing Bundt Cakes names Chris Tarrant chief development officer

By Reyna Estrada on Jan. 26, 2023

The former Starbucks executive will oversee strategic growth and development for the franchise system.

Leadership

A Delaware court hands a big loss to McDonald’s former HR chief

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 26, 2023

A judge ruled that David Fairhurst, the company’s former head of human resources, had a duty to report actions by former CEO Steve Easterbrook that led to its ouster.

Leadership

Chili’s hires advertising veteran Jesse Johnson as VP of marketing

By Joe Guszkowski on Jan. 17, 2023

The former Wieden+Kennedy director will take on the newly created role as Chili’s ramps up its marketing efforts.

Operations

John Cywinski named CEO of Modern Restaurant Concepts

By Lisa Jennings on Jan. 12, 2023

The former president of Applebee’s has taken the helm of the Los Angeles-based parent to Qdoba, Lemonade and Modern Market Eatery.

Workforce

Denny's new CEO airs her priorities

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 10, 2023

Included on Kelli Valade's list is a "doubling down" on workers' mental health benefits, as well as getting more units open 24/7.

Financing

Feds charge McDonald’s and its former CEO over his 2019 termination

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 09, 2023

The SEC said Steve Easterbrook made false statements regarding the nature of his firing and charged McDonald’s over public disclosure violations. Easterbrook was fined $400,000. The burger giant escaped financial penalties due to its cooperation.

Leadership

Texas Roadhouse CFO Tonya Robinson retires

By Joe Guszkowski on Jan. 06, 2023

She had been with the chain since 1998. VP of Finance Keith Humpich will take over while the company looks for a permanent replacement.

Financing

McDonald’s will evaluate staffing as part of an organizational restructuring

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 06, 2023

Saying the company “cannot stand still” despite recent success, CEO Chris Kempczinski announced broad changes that will require some “difficult discussions and decisions.”

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