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Focus Brands names Brian Krause chief development officer

 By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 13, 2020

He replaces Tim Muir, who was named chief sales officer at the parent company of Auntie Anne’s and Cinnabon.

Leadership

Beto Guajardo named president of Focus Brands International

 By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 28, 2020

Tory Bartlett was named chief operating officer and brand lead of Schlotzsky’s

Leadership

Guy Constant is out at Red Robin

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 07, 2020

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

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 06, 2020

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

Leadership

Wingstop’s chief operating officer to depart

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 02, 2020

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

Leadership

Alex Macedo is leaving Tim Hortons

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 30, 2019

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

Leadership

McDonald’s names Ian Borden president of international

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 10, 2019

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

Financing

Starbucks executives get retention bonuses

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 09, 2019

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

Leadership

Buddy’s Pizza names Burton Heiss CEO

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 05, 2019

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

Leadership

Carrols names Anthony Hull CFO

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 25, 2019

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

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