Leadership

Individuals influencing the direction of the restaurant industry

Leadership

Papa Johns and Angry Chickz name new executives

Executive Summary: A roundup of high-level job changes in the restaurant business includes changes for Del Taco.

Leadership

Howard Schultz is stepping down from the Starbucks board

The former CEO and chairman emeritus is no longer company director as part of a planned transition. Wei Zhang, former Alibaba senior advisor, will take on the role.

The operations specialist will help Starboard’s push to shake things up at Bloomin’.

Executive Summary: A roundup of high-level job changes in the restaurant business includes appointments for Fontainebleau Las Vegas.

The former restaurant operator has led the association for 13 years. She will step down in mid-January.

Before joining First Watch in 2019, Eisenacher was COO of Piada Italian Street Food.

William Davenport also served a 13-year stint with Brinker International. He joins the Dallas-based taco chain as it pushes for growth into new markets.

CKE Restaurant Holdings named former Cracker Barrel executive Jennifer Tate CMO, while it named ex-Yum Brands executive Mike Lenihan CFO.

Executive Summary: A roundup of high-level job changes in the restaurant business includes changes for Fish City Grill.

The 60-unit chain’s former CFO will take the helm as it plots its growth outside the U.S. for the first time.

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