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Josh Kobza named CEO of Restaurant Brands International

 By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 14, 2023

The 11-year company veteran, who had been COO, will take over for José Cil on March 1. Cil will remain with the Burger King and Tim Hortons parent company for one year as an advisor.

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Papa Johns COO steps down

 By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 10, 2023

Max Wetzel, who has worked with the company since 2019, is leaving to take a CEO position “at another company.”

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Whataburger names former Starbucks executive COO

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 10, 2023

Debbie Stroud, who also spent 27 years with McDonald's, will take over operations at the 900-unit Whataburger.

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Hotel exec Cody Plott named CEO of Shula's Restaurant Group

By Lisa Jennings on Feb. 09, 2023

The casual-dining operator also named Jeremy Shelton to the role of executive corporate culinary director.

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Chili’s owner hires James Butler as new supply chain chief

By Joe Guszkowski on Feb. 09, 2023

Butler, the latest addition to Brinker's revamped C-suite, previously managed the supply chain at KFC for Restaurant Supply Chain Solutions.

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Another Broken Egg promotes Tom Robertson, Brandy Blackwell

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 07, 2023

The former is the chain's new COO, while the latter will now be responsible for all marketing.

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Buffalo Wild Wings promotes Tristan Meline to CMO

By Joe Guszkowski on Feb. 07, 2023

Meline has been the chain's VP of brand management since September 2021. He replaces Rita Patel, who became CMO at sister brand Arby's.

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Former Wendy's exec named CFO of Little Caesars Pizza

By Lisa Jennings on Feb. 06, 2023

Leigh Burnside served previously as CFO or Wendy's U.S. She replaces Darrell Snygg, who is retiring.

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Red Robin hires Brian Sullivan as culinary chief amid menu revamp

By Joe Guszkowski on Feb. 02, 2023

Sullivan was the longtime top chef at California Pizza Kitchen, where he worked with Red Robin CEO G.J. Hart.

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Ronald McDonald House Charities names Katie Fitzgerald president and CEO

By Reyna Estrada on Feb. 02, 2023

Fitzgerald brings more than 25 years of non-profit experience to the role.

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