management

Leadership

Guy Constant is out at Red Robin

The chain’s chief operating officer was terminated without cause. Michael Buchmeier was named his interim replacement.

Leadership

McDonald’s new CEO works on the brand’s culture

Chris Kempczinski focuses on values amid reports of a “party culture” under ousted predecessor Steve Easterbrook.

Lawrence Kruguer will leave in March, making him the fourth executive to leave the company in the past year.

Axel Schwan will be president for the brand in Latin America as well as the U.S. and Canada.

The company has reorganized all of its international markets under a single executive.

CEO Kevin Johnson and COO Roz Brewer both will get bonuses based on the company’s performance over the next three years.

The former Nando’s executive takes over for acting CEO Jim Balis.

The former Realogy Holdings executive will take over financial leadership for the big Burger King and Popeyes operator.

The burger chain has named Tim Ward president and Bruce Vermilyea CFO, while CEO Paul Macaluso leaves.

CKE Restaurants also named 72andSunny its creative agency of record.

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