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Beans & Brews names former Del Taco executive CEO

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 04, 2023

Chad Gretzema will take over the 69-unit coffee chain, which is targeting 100 locations by 2025.

Martha Stewart leaves the BurgerFi board

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 02, 2023

The lifestyle media maven, who gave the Florida-based company a big name when she joined the board in 2021, quietly stepped down as director last month.

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Krispy Kreme to promote Josh Charlesworth to CEO

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 25, 2023

The company’s chief operating officer will take the top job in January. Current CEO Mike Tattersfield will remain on the board and will serve as a senior advisor.

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Panera Brands takes another step in its planned IPO

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 25, 2023

Krispy Kreme CEO Mike Tattersfield, who is stepping down from that position in January, will become the company’s board chairman. Former Starbucks CFO Patrick Grismer will become lead independent director.

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La Madeleine and Acurio International name new executives

By Reyna Estrada on Sep. 22, 2023

Executive Summary: A roundup of high-level job changes in the restaurant business includes changes for True Food Kitchen.

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Papa Johns and Angry Chickz name new executives

By Reyna Estrada on Sep. 15, 2023

Executive Summary: A roundup of high-level job changes in the restaurant business includes changes for Del Taco.

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Howard Schultz is stepping down from the Starbucks board

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 13, 2023

The former CEO and chairman emeritus is no longer company director as part of a planned transition. Wei Zhang, former Alibaba senior advisor, will take on the role.

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