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Krystal Company

Leadership

G.J. Hart named CEO of Krystal owner SPB Hospitality

 By Joe Guszkowski on Sep. 29, 2025

The industry veteran will take over at the multi-concept restaurant company from Josh Kern, who is leaving for another role in the industry.

Financing

Krystal hopes selling some restaurants will spur growth

 By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 29, 2023

The burger chain is planning a “strategic refranchising program,” refranchising restaurants in certain markets to operators that then build more locations.

Operations

New CEO of Krystal, Logan's looks to get brands back on track

By Joe Guszkowski on Jun. 28, 2023

Josh Kern is working to eliminate distractions and focus on the basics at SPB Hospitality's 16 restaurant brands.

Leadership

Krystal, Logan's Roadhouse parent names Josh Kern CEO

By Joe Guszkowski on Jun. 21, 2023

Kern has been with SPB Hospitality for more than four years and became interim CEO in August.

Financing

Krystal is merging with Logan's Roadhouse owner SPB Hospitality

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 27, 2023

The multi-concept operator, which emerged from the ashes of Craftworks Holdings, is taking in its first fast-food chain in Krystal. Both companies are owned by the private equity firm Fortress Investment Group.

Leadership

Casey Terrell named Krystal CMO

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 23, 2022

The former head of digital transformation at Focus Brands takes over the top marketing job immediately.

Financing

Krystal hopes fewer seats yield more restaurants

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 08, 2022

The burger chain broke ground on a new prototype with fewer or no seats, which it says can save on buildout costs and could prompt more development.

Leadership

Krystal names David Krisher CFO

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 11, 2022

The burger chain said that the former Huddle House executive “brings deep restaurant experience and insight” to the role.

Operations

Restaurant industry ripples poised to swell into waves

By Patricia Cobe on Dec. 21, 2021

These developments made industry news in 2021 but expect to see them surge into bigger trends next year.

Marketing

Krystal hires Alice Crowder as CMO

By Heather Lalley on Jun. 22, 2021

Crowder previously served as the burger chain’s vice president of marketing from 2014 to 2018.

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