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McDonald's new U.S. president comes in at a crucial time

 By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 23, 2026

In an exclusive interview, Skye Anderson acknowledges having some “honest conversations” with the chain’s franchisees as McDonald’s readies another, massive change to its restaurants.

Financing

One fast-food president is out, another is in

 By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 24, 2026

The Bottom Line: This week’s edition of the weekly restaurant finance newsletter looks at the changes in president roles at Wendy’s and Jack in the Box and what they say about management turnover.

Financing

McDonald's makes a big change in its sluggish, U.S. market

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 04, 2026

The Bottom Line: In naming Skye Anderson president of McDonald's USA, the fast-food giant looks to inject some energy into the market as it implements a new corporate strategy.

Financing

Why did Cracker Barrel change its CEO?

By Jonathan Maze, Lisa Jennings and Joe Guszkowski on Jul. 31, 2026

The Week in Restaurants: This week’s episode of the weekly restaurant news discussion podcast looks at the management change at Cracker Barrel, Starbucks’ earnings, and Jersey Mike’s IPO.

Leadership

Cracker Barrel’s CEO reset: Is Bloomin’ Brands’ David Deno the right fit to rebuild brand trust?

By Joanna Fantozzi on Jul. 28, 2026

Cracker Barrel is swapping modernization-minded Julie Masino for the casual-dining veteran one year after backlash over a logo change.

Financing

After all that, Cracker Barrel changes its CEO, anyway

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 27, 2026

The Bottom Line: The family-dining chain said Monday that Julie Masino is leaving and will be replaced by former Bloomin’ Brands chief executive David Deno. Yet little about the decision makes much sense.

Leadership

Representation in restaurant leadership can’t wait 100 years

By Alicia Kelso on Jul. 09, 2026

Marketing Bites: Through the end of June, there have been 24 new CEOs named in the industry. Just two have been women.

Leadership

No plan, just purpose: Tracy Skeans reflects on 25 years at Yum Brands

By Alicia Kelso on Jun. 02, 2026

The longtime executive is retiring after helping to steer the company through a spinoff, a transition to an asset-light model, the pandemic and a cultural transformation.

Leadership

Who was the most relevant restaurant CEO this century?

By Jonathan Maze, Lisa Jennings and Joe Guszkowski on May 22, 2026

The Week in Restaurants: In this special episode of the weekly restaurant news discussion podcast, we discuss what restaurant chief executive had the most impact this century.

Financing

Wendy's makes a no-brainer decision in naming Bob Wright CEO

By Jonathan Maze on May 21, 2026

The Bottom Line: The fast-food chain ended months of uncertainty by bringing in its former executive to be chief executive. Wright should steady the ship, but it will not be an easy task.

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