Leadership

Individuals influencing the direction of the restaurant industry

Leadership

Mark Politzer named president, CEO of Norms Restaurants

The former COO of the Mina Group brings fine-dining experience to the iconic Southern California diner chain, which has sights set on expansion.

Leadership

Noodles & Company names Joe Christina president, COO

He replaces retiring COO Brad West as the fast-casual chain prepares to launch a comprehensive menu overhaul.

Mike Rypka, the fast-casual taco chain's founder, will step down from the helm to take a chief innovation officer role.

Mayer had been with the casual-dining burger chain for almost two years. A replacement was not named.

The smoothie chain named Jonathan Biggs its new chief operating officer, Chris Sasser chief financial officer and Karen Wickliffe general counsel.

Executive Summary: The latest leadership updates in the restaurant industry.

Mark Canlis will buy out brother Brian, who is moving to Nashville to work with "Unreasonable Hospitality" author and restaurateur Will Guidara.

Moralejo assumed the role two years ago, and the casual-dining chain has struggled during his tenure. Dine Brands CEO John Peyton will take over while the company looks for a permanent replacement.

Executive Summary: Here are the latest leadership changes at restaurants around the country.

Betsy Hamm left the doughnut chain as some corporate staff was let go, while some franchisees close their doors.

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