Leadership

Individuals influencing the direction of the restaurant industry

Leadership

Gong Cha names Paul Reynish CEO

The former Five Guys and Dunkin’ executive will be based out of the bubble tea brand’s London headquarters.

Leadership

Danny Meyer steps down as head of Union Square Hospitality Group

He'll be succeeded by President and COO Chip Wade, who has been in line for the job since he was hired in 2019.

The mini-golf brand named Chris Rockwood chief operating officer and added Keith Strew, Ben Shepherd and Shannon Silvia to executive positions.

The plant-based burger brand promotes its chief revenue officer as it looks to grow.

The former Wingstop chief executive called the salad restaurant chain “the QSR industry’s best-kept secret” and nominated himself for the position.

Mike Woodward comes to the company from Wyndham Hotels and Resorts.

Felix spent more than 10 years at Yum Brands and Procter & Gamble, where he worked alongside new Brinker CEO Kevin Hochman.

The industry veteran will come out of retirement to replace Paul Murphy, who is retiring at the end of the year.

The operations expert joined the 22-unit sit-down chain in September.

Michelle Korsmo joins the latest episode of the Order Up podcast to talk about what she'll be focusing on in her new role.

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