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Taco John's, Bobby's Burgers and more executive movement

 By Restaurant Business Staff on Jun. 13, 2025

Executive Summary: The latest leadership changes in the restaurant industry.

Leadership

Texas Roadhouse CFO Chris Monroe leaves the company

 By Joe Guszkowski on Jun. 10, 2025

The former Southwest Airlines executive had been with the casual-dining steakhouse chain for two years. VP of Finance Keith Humpich was named interim CFO.

Leadership

Papa Johns, Jack in the Box, Mooyah and more shake up C-suites

By Restaurant Business Staff on Jun. 06, 2025

Executive Summary: The latest leadership changes in the restaurant industry.

Financing

2024 was a tough year for restaurants, and for CEO pay

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 06, 2025

The median pay package for top executives at publicly traded restaurant chains declined last year, reflecting broader industry challenges and stock weakness. But some CEOs still made out well.

Technology

How podcasting took over the restaurant industry

By Joe Guszkowski on May 23, 2025

Podcasting has evolved from a side project for tech geeks into a sprawling content ecosystem that’s changing how the industry connects and learns.

Leadership

Carla Hall's advice on building strong teams

By Lisa Jennings on May 18, 2025

The restaurateur, chef, author and TV personality has had an eclectic career, built around a passion for food. Here are some leadership lessons she has learned along the way.

Leadership

Panera Brands announces almost complete board shakeup

By Lisa Jennings on May 16, 2025

Former Restaurant Brands International CEO Jose Cil will chair a board with six other new members, as leading brand Panera Bread prepares for a turnaround effort.

Leadership

Twin Peaks owner hires full-service veteran Kim Boerema as CEO

By Joe Guszkowski on May 15, 2025

Boerema replaces Joe Hummel as chief of casual-dining company Twin Hospitality Group, which went public earlier this year.

Leadership

Chipotle snags former Taco Bell exec as COO

By Lisa Jennings on May 06, 2025

Jason Kidd joins the fast-casual chain's leadership team amid other changes in the C-suite. President Jack Hartung is retiring (again), while Curt Garner and Chris Brandt expand their responsibilities.

Leadership

McDonald's, TGI Fridays and other chains make executive changes

By Restaurant Business Staff on May 02, 2025

Executive Summary: The latest leadership changes in the restaurant industry. McDonald's names a new chief people officer. TGI Fridays has a new head of international franchising.

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