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Individuals influencing the direction of the restaurant industry

Leadership

New leadership at Little Caesars, Riko's Pizza, Maria Empanada and more

 By Restaurant Business Staff on Dec. 12, 2025

Executive Summary: Here are the latest executive moves across the restaurant industry.

Leadership

Sonic owner Inspire Brands reconfigures its leadership team

 By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 10, 2025

John Kelly was named brand president of Sonic and John Dawson was named president of U.S. development and the company brought in leadership to oversee its fast-casual Buffalo Wild Wings Go concept.

Leadership

Texas Roadhouse, Red Robin, Teriyaki Madness and more chains make executive moves

By Restaurant Business Staff on Dec. 05, 2025

Executive Summary: Here are the latest leadership changes in the restaurant industry.

Leadership

Velvet Taco taps Voodoo Doughnuts chief as CEO

By Lisa Jennings on Dec. 03, 2025

Chris Schultz moves from wacky doughnuts to inventive tacos, replacing Clay Dover. The fast-casual taco chain has plans for the next phase of growth, including nontraditional locations.

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Cinnabon, Auntie Anne's-parent GoTo Foods names Omer Gajial CEO

By Lisa Jennings on Dec. 02, 2025

The retail veteran replaces Jim Holthouser, who is retiring after six years. The platform company also operates and franchises Carvel, Jamba, Schlotzsky's, McAlister's Deli and Moe's Southwest Grill.

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GoTo Foods CEO Jim Holthouser to step down after six years

By Lisa Jennings on Dec. 01, 2025

Holthouser led the multi-brand parent of Cinnabon, Auntie Anne's, Carvel and others through a name change and an ongoing initiative to unify under shared systems and technologies. He believed in the "power of the portfolio."

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Shake Shack CFO Katie Fogertey is stepping down

By Lisa Jennings on Nov. 25, 2025

The fast-casual burger chain will search for a replacement as Fogertey moves to an advisory role, working with a newly created Office of the CFO.

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Noodles & Company's top executives will get big bonuses if the company is sold

By Lisa Jennings on Nov. 24, 2025

Four executives, including CEO Joe Christina, could get bonuses if the fast-casual noodle chain finds a buyer or if the board of directors is overhauled in a proxy fight.

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Jersey Mike’s, Potbelly, Peet’s Coffee and more make executive moves

By Restaurant Business Staff on Nov. 21, 2025

Executive Summary: The latest leadership news in the restaurant industry.

Leadership

P.F. Chang's names a new CEO for the second time this year

By Joe Guszkowski on Nov. 11, 2025

Restaurant veteran Jim Mazany will step into the top role at the Asian casual-dining chain, replacing Brad Hill, who was promoted in April.

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