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Freddy’s names Laura Rueckel CMO

By Heather Lalley on Sep. 29, 2021

The marketing veteran joins the fast-growing fast-casual concept six months after its sale to Thompson Street Capital Partners.

Leadership

Marugame Udon hires former Pieology Pizza CEO to lead U.S. growth

By Heather Lalley on Sep. 23, 2021

Gregg Imamoto is the 11-unit fast casual’s new CEO. He will be charged with expanding the Japanese brand in this country.

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Dave & Buster’s CEO Brian Jenkins to retire

By Heather Lalley on Sep. 21, 2021

Jenkins, who helmed the eatertainment brand through the depths of the pandemic to a record-setting quarter, will stay on as an advisor with the chain until the end of November.

Leadership

McAlister’s Deli promotes operations VP to chief brand officer

By Heather Lalley on Sep. 21, 2021

Mike Freeman has been with the Focus Brands fast casual for 13 years.

Leadership

Operator of 3 Mongolian grill chains names Gregg Majewski CEO

By Peter Romeo on Sep. 08, 2021

The longtime industry veteran has previously served as CEO of Jimmy John's.

Operations

Pink Taco names Stephan Schneider COO

By Peter Romeo on Sep. 07, 2021

The operations executive previously worked for Hakkasan Group and several restaurant-affiliated companies overseas.

Leadership

IHOP adds 2 executives to its senior management

By Peter Romeo on Sep. 02, 2021

In what the family chain describes as key hires, MIchael Kaufman has come aboard to focus on strategy and analytics, and Jacob Barden has moved over from Burger King to oversee development.

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