Danny Meyer’s Union Square Hospitality Group hired Rani Yadav as chief marketing officer and Patti Simpson as chief people officer.

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GPS Hospitality, a franchisee of Burger King, Popeyes and Pizza Hut, promoted Michael Lippert to president.

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Denny’s promoted chief financial officer Mark Wolfinger to president.

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Roti Modern Mediterranean named Justin Seamonds CEO.

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Newly formed JDE Peet’s coffee brand appointed Scott Gray as the company’s first CFO.

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KFC president Kevin Hochman was named interim president at Pizza Hut. He will continue in his role at the chicken chain.

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Tim Hackbardt was named CMO of Del Taco.

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Newk’s Eatery appointed Joe Pate as COO.

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Janelle Sykes was named CFO at Whataburger. The burger brand also promoted Sylvester “Sly” Johnson to chief data and analytics officer from chief accounting officer.

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Bloomin’ Brands, parent to Outback Steakhouse, Bonefish Grill and Carrabba’s Italian Grill, announced a flurry of executive changes. Elizabeth Smith stepped down as executive chairman of the board effective March 6 after having stepped down as the company’s CEO in 2019. Gregg Scarlett was promoted to executive vice president, chief operating officer of Bloomin’ Brands from his former position as president of Outback Steakhouse where he was succeeded by Brett Patterson.

Starbucks promoted Brady Brewer to CMO from his former role as senior vice president of digital customer service.

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Newly launched ghost kitchen C3 named Bradford Reynolds COO.

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Amanda Clark, previously of Taco Bell, was named chief development officer at Papa John’s.

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Inspire Brands named Brendan Mauri president of Rusty Taco.

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Jim Holthouser was appointed CEO of Focus Brands.

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Julie Masino was named president of Taco Bell’s international division.

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Frances Allen was named CEO of Checkers and Rally’s.

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Dave & Buster’s named Brandon Coleman III CMO.

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