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Maria Rivera named CEO of Starbird

 By Lisa Jennings on Jul. 23, 2025

Founder Aaron Noveshen is transitioning fully to chair of the "super-premium fast food" brand's board as it prepares for national expansion.

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Wendy's names Pete Suerken president of its U.S. market

 By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 22, 2025

Abigail Pringle, a 23-year veteran of the fast-food chain, will leave the company “to pursue other opportunities.” The change comes shortly after the unexpected departure of CEO Kirk Tanner.

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Subway names Jonathan Fitzpatrick CEO

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 21, 2025

The former Driven Brands CEO and ex-Burger King executive will become the fourth chief executive in the fast-food sandwich giant’s history.

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The late chef Michael Chiarello's estate files lawsuit to prevent alleged hostile takeover of assets by investors

By Lisa Jennings on Jul. 17, 2025

The famed restaurateur died suddenly in 2023. Now his estate is in a messy battle with minority stakeholders who say they are acting to carry forward Chiarello's visions.

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Hawkers Asian Street Food gets a powerful new board

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 15, 2025

The casual-dining chain’s board now features the CEOs of both First Watch and Fogo de Chao along with a pair of representatives from Savory Fund.

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What restaurant operators need to know about the growing return-to-office trend

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 15, 2025

Starbucks is the latest restaurant company to change its remote work policy. Here's why more companies are taking that step, and why such moves can be risky.

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Dave & Buster's names former KFC exec Tarun Lal CEO

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 15, 2025

Lal had been president of KFC in the U.S. He will oversee a food-and-games chain that is seeing improving sales after a brutal start to the year.

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Taking nominations for the Global Restaurant Leader of the Year

By Restaurant Business Staff on Jul. 08, 2025

The award, which will be presented at the Global Restaurant Leadership Conference in November, will honor the top industry executive or operator who has worked best to expand a brand worldwide.

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Wendy's CEO Kirk Tanner resigns

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 08, 2025

Tanner is leaving to take a job with The Hershey Company just 18 months after joining the fast-food chain. Wendy’s named Ken Cook interim CEO.

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Krispy Kreme shakes up its management team

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 03, 2025

The doughnut chain’s chief financial officer and chief growth officer have both left the company. Raphael Duvivier was promoted to CFO while Alison Holder was named chief brand and product officer.

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