Leadership

Individuals influencing the direction of the restaurant industry

PJW Restaurant Group names a COO

PJW Restaurant Group named a COO. Jessica Breslow, previously head of marketing and IT at the PJ Whelihans parent, was promoted into the operations post.

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Focus Brands names three new executives

The owner of Cinnabon and Auntie Anne’s named Guillermo Cremer its new chief people officer and Joe Guith as head of its restaurant brands. Will Costello is a new procurement VP.

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Little Caesars names Jeremy Vitaro chief development officer

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 19, 2021

The former Dunkin’ Brands development executive will focus on the pizza chain’s expansion.

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Wingstop’s CEO took a small pay cut in 2020

By Heather Lalley on Apr. 19, 2021

Charlie Morrison’s $6 million pay package included $2 million in bonuses, thanks to the wing chain’s strong pandemic performance.

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Andrea Zahumensky, KFC’s U.S. marketing chief, has left the company

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 16, 2021

The executive helped guide the chicken chain through some of its most notable promotions.

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5 things to envy about Golden Corral

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 15, 2021

A buffet extending through several time zones isn’t the only distinguishing feature of the brand. Here are some attributes that may be unfamiliar even to hardcore fans.

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