Leadership

Individuals influencing the direction of the restaurant industry

Steve Easterbrook ousted as McDonald’s CEO

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 03, 2019

The company said he had a consensual relationship with an employee. Chris Kempczinski was named CEO.

New national initiative aims to cut food waste

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 31, 2019

The National Restaurant Association and other trade groups have joined with three key federal agencies to promote ways of reducing overproduction and getting more safe discarded food to the needy.

Pie Five parent names Brandon Solano as CEO

By Heather Lalley on Oct. 21, 2019

Rave Restaurant Group, which also runs Pizza Inn, appointed the former Pei Wei Asian Diner CMO to the post after the recent ouster of CEO Scott Crane.

Tropical Smoothie Cafe adds a new CMO, digital exec

By Heather Lalley on Oct. 18, 2019

The fast-casual chain has made a number of C-suite shifts in recent years as it prepares to grow.

Luna Grill beefs up its C-suite

By Heather Lalley on Oct. 11, 2019

The Mediterranean fast casual added its first chief brand officer, as well as a CFO.

Boyd Hoback out as Good Times CEO

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 09, 2019

The Denver-based burger chain operator named CFO Ryan Zink acting CEO.

Foodservice Packaging Institute names a president

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 08, 2019

Natha Dempsey will move up from VP to take the leadership role.

Native Foods names Carin Stutz to CEO post

By Heather Lalley on Oct. 08, 2019

Stutz, the former COO of Red Robin, will be charged with growing the 13-unit vegan chain.

Tim Hortons names Axel Schwan U.S. and Canada president

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 08, 2019

The coffee and doughnut chain's former global chief marketing officer will oversee the chain’s biggest market.

Leading international operators to be honored at GRLC

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 02, 2019

Standouts in four aspects of the business will be presented with 2019 Distinction Awards.

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