Plus innovation at Chili’s Grill & Bar, Norms, Nothing Bundt Cakes, O’Charley’s Restaurant + Bar, Pizza Guys, Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard, Salad and Go, Saladworks, Slim Chickens, Smoothie King, Tim Hortons, and Velvet Taco
Dog Haus cofounder André Vener said his company’s Bad-Ass Breakfast Burritos generates over $1 million and 15% of sales.
Panera Brands announced that José Alberto Dueñas will be the company’s CEO, effective July 1, as the company prepares for its IPO. Dueñas is currently the president and CEO of Einstein Bros. Bagels, which merged with Panera Bread, along with...
Former chief financial officer succeeds Flynn Dekker in the position
The current president and CEO of Einstein Bros. has been named Panera CEO, effective July 1.
Fast-casual Mediterranean brand had made a confidential filing in February
Plus innovation at Cicis Pizza, El Torito, Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana, Jamba, Lion’s Choice, Papa Murphy’s, Pieology, PJ’s Coffee, Schlotzsky’s, Smokey Bones, Velvet Taco, Yampa Sandwich Company, and Zoup! Eatery
CEO Dave Boennighausen to act as interim CFO during the search for a permanent replacement
Johnston was promoted from president of the quick-service division to CMO, and Allison Lauenstein and David Pear are now brand presidents
