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Applebee’s President John Cywinski is leaving to be CEO of another chain

 By Joe Guszkowski on Jan. 04, 2023

Cywinski oversaw a strong period at the casual-dining giant since joining in 2017. He’ll be replaced by Tony Marolejo, president of international and global development for Applebee’s parent Dine Brands.

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Focus Brands President Beto Guajardo named CEO of Blaze Pizza

 By Lisa Jennings on Jan. 04, 2023

Guajardo replaces Mandy Shaw, who led the fast-casual chain through the pandemic.

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Carrols Restaurant Group CEO Paulo Pena dies

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 03, 2023

The former McDonald’s executive was named head of the Burger King franchisee last year. Anthony Hull was named interim chief executive.

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Ben Fordham named CEO of MaieB Hospitality Group

By Lisa Jennings on Dec. 21, 2022

The Austin, Texas-based parent to Olamaie’s, Maie Day and Little Ola’s Biscuits has plans for growth in 2023.

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KFC U.S. makes some executive changes

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 19, 2022

Ben Dubost was named chief development officer for the chicken chain and Kate Ward was named chief legal officer.

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Red Robin COO Michael Buchmeier is leaving the company

By Joe Guszkowski on Dec. 16, 2022

Buchmeier, who has spent a combined 25 years at the chain, is the latest C-suite departure under new CEO G.J. Hart.

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Ashley Love named first CFO of Clean Juice

By Lisa Jennings on Dec. 13, 2022

The former venture capital firn exec joins the organic-juice chain to lead finance, HR, compliance and legal divisions.

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Restaurant luminaries we lost in 2022

By Peter Romeo on Dec. 12, 2022

The notable passings include the deaths of chain founders, a salacious critic and the co-founder of Ronald McDonald Houses.

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Former Krispy Kreme president Maria Rivera named CEO of Smalls Sliders

By Lisa Jennings on Dec. 12, 2022

With ties to Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux, this quick-service concept has 40 units in development.

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IHOP names Arthur Carl II VP of culinary

By Patricia Cobe on Dec. 12, 2022

The new head chef, tasked with driving the evolution of the menu, brings 30 years of experience to the job.

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