Leadership

Individuals influencing the direction of the restaurant industry

Leadership

Chipotle snags former Taco Bell exec as COO

Jason Kidd joins the fast-casual chain's leadership team amid other changes in the C-suite. President Jack Hartung is retiring (again), while Curt Garner and Chris Brandt expand their responsibilities.

Leadership

Chili's sales are booming. Why Applebee's CEO says that's a good thing

Dine Brands CEO John Peyton gives archrival Chili's kudos for bringing Gen Z back to casual dining. But in the bar-and-grill horse race, Peyton is betting on Applebee's to nose ahead.

Executive Summary: The latest leadership changes in the restaurant industry. McDonald's names a new chief people officer. TGI Fridays has a new head of international franchising.

A week in as CEO of the quick-service drive-thru salad concept, Tattersfield sees unique potential for a brand that could make healthful eating accessible, and a bit more fun.

Jason Cochran will become the fast-casual chain's operations chief officially on Monday, replacing outgoing COO Rossann Williams.

Engaged Capital had nominated Charlie Morrison to Portillo's board, but Morrison took a gig as CEO of Jersey Mike's. Now the fast-casual Portillo's plans to work with the investor to find an alternative.

The Wisconsin-based fast-food burger chain promoted its chief marketing officer into the role. Fussner replaces Rick Silva, who retired in February.

Stephen Starr's company has nine concepts on the Top 100 list of top-performing independent restaurants, more than any other operator. But he says if he had to start over now, he's not sure he could build what he built.

The former Wingstop chief executive will take over as CEO of the sandwich chain, while founder Peter Cancro will remain chairman. Morrison will be only the second CEO in the company’s history.

Hart is stepping down as head of the casual-dining chain after more than two years at the helm. Pace has been chairman of the board since 2019.

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