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Why restaurant chains are changing CEOs

By Jonathan Maze and Joe Guszkowski on Apr. 25, 2025

The Week in Restaurants: This week, the restaurant news podcast features a discussion on the new CEO of Jersey Mike's, the old CEO of Red Robin, why Jack in the Box is selling Del Taco, and restaurant technology disruptors.

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A new era begins: Charlie Morrison takes the helm at Jersey Mike's

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 24, 2025

Charlie Morrison has been appointed CEO of Jersey Mike’s, succeeding founder Peter Cancro. With plans for domestic and international growth, Morrison aims to uphold the brand's culture while driving innovation in a competitive market. Discover what lies ahead for this popular sandwich chain.

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Kevin Hochman: The 2025 Restaurant Leader of the Year

By Restaurant Business Staff on Apr. 17, 2025

Check out our video highlighting the traits that made the CEO of Chili's owner Brinker International the most talked-about executive in the restaurant business.

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From wobbly tables to record sales: How listening to managers fueled Chili’s comeback

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 11, 2025

The Bottom Line: Chili’s CEO Kevin Hochman transformed an old bar-and-grill chain by engaging with restaurant managers and addressing operational challenges.

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Still looking for a permanent CEO, Subway makes some executive changes

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 11, 2025

Doug Fry stepped down as head of the sandwich chain’s North American operations while Greg Lyons was named chief marketing officer.

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Jack in the Box makes Lance Tucker its permanent CEO

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 31, 2025

The fast-food chain operator named its former CFO to the top job weeks after he was named interim chief executive following the departure of Darin Harris.

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David Gibbs to retire as CEO of Taco Bell owner Yum Brands

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 31, 2025

The longtime executive of the fast-food restaurant chain owner will retire in the first quarter of 2026. The company will start a search process for his successor.

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