Continue to Site >>>

Leadership

Individuals influencing the direction of the restaurant industry

Leadership

The next step for Jersey Mike's? Europe and a new CEO, eventually

 By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 08, 2025

The sandwich chain, which just completed its sale to Blackstone, is thriving in Canada and wants to cross the pond. But it also has big plans here and ultimately will bring in a new chief executive.

Leadership

Former Tropical Smoothie CEO takes helm at Smalls Sliders

 By Lisa Jennings on Apr. 08, 2025

Charles Watson replaces former Smalls CEO Maria Rivera, who left the 24-unit fast-casual chain last month. Investors hope he can replicate the smoothie chain's franchise growth.

Leadership

Whataburger, Bojangles and more make leadership moves

By Restaurant Business Staff on Apr. 04, 2025

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

Leadership

P.F. Chang's promotes Brad Hill to CEO

By Joe Guszkowski on Apr. 02, 2025

The COO has spent eight years with the Asian casual-dining chain and will replace outgoing chief executive Eduardo Luz.

Leadership

Jack in the Box makes Lance Tucker its permanent CEO

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 31, 2025

The fast-food chain operator named its former CFO to the top job weeks after he was named interim chief executive following the departure of Darin Harris.

Leadership

David Gibbs to retire as CEO of Taco Bell owner Yum Brands

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 31, 2025

The longtime executive of the fast-food restaurant chain owner will retire in the first quarter of 2026. The company will start a search process for his successor.

Leadership

Twin Peaks CEO Joe Hummel is stepping down

By Joe Guszkowski on Mar. 31, 2025

Two months after helping to take the sports bar chain public, Hummel along with Chief Legal Officer Clay Mingus are leaving to pursue other opportunities.

Leadership

Former Chipotle co-CEO nominated to Sweetgreen's board

By Lisa Jennings on Mar. 28, 2025

Monty Moran is one of two new board members proposed for the healthful fast-casual concept's board of directors as Sweetgreen accelerates growth.

Leadership

Former Church's Chicken exec Neel Patel to take helm of Quiznos and Taco del Mar

By Lisa Jennings on Mar. 27, 2025

All three brands are owned by High Bluff Capital Partners. Patel will lead the quick-service sandwich brand and fast-casual Mexican concept under Rego Restaurant Group.

Leadership

Brio and Bravo name restaurant vet Craig Miller as CEO

By Joe Guszkowski on Mar. 26, 2025

The former Ruth’s Chris CEO will take the helm at the casual-dining Italian chains, his first permanent restaurant executive role since 2008.

  • Page 3