Leadership

Individuals influencing the direction of the restaurant industry

Leadership

Sonic owner Inspire Brands reconfigures its leadership team

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

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

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.

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.

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."

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.

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.

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

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

Executive Summary: The latest executive changes in the restaurant industry.

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