leadership

When founders mouth off on their restaurant chain creations

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 23, 2020

John Schnatter’s critique this week of Papa John’s current management is the latest example of a chain founder sounding off about his successors’ perceived inadequacies as inheritors of the brand. Here are a few more head-turning examples

Qdoba hires veteran PepsiCo marketer as CMO

By Joe Guszkowski on Oct. 12, 2020

Jeannie Cho will take over the chain’s marketing and brand strategy as it looks to grow.

Papa John’s names Ann Gugino CFO

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 05, 2020

The pizza chain tapped the former Target executive to lead its finances.

McDonald’s names Katie Beirne Fallon chief global impact officer

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 01, 2020

The former Hilton executive and Obama advisor will head a newly created “Global Impact Team” that organizes the company’s communications and government relations strategy.

Panera names Lauren Cody chief customer officer

By Heather Lalley on Sep. 30, 2020

The former McDonald's executive will also serve as the fast casual’s chief of staff.

Golden Chick names Howard Terry chief marketing officer

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 28, 2020

The industry veteran received the promotion after five years with the company.

What daunting task? New chief takes Logan’s turnaround in stride

By Peter Romeo on Sep. 22, 2020

Jim Mazany, new CEO of parent company SPB Hospitality, points out that he’s walked this path a time or two before.

Greg Miller named Taco John’s chief operating officer

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 22, 2020

The longtime industry executive will focus on generating sales with improved restaurant performance.

Former McDonald's CEO says he should keep his severance package

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 21, 2020

Steve Easterbrook argues that he complied with terms of his firing late last year and that he should be able to keep stock grants.

Cracker Barrel rebuffs Sardar Biglari with a board appointment

By Peter Romeo on Sep. 15, 2020

Management also reported that sales have rebounded to within 28.2% of pre-pandemic levels.

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