DEERFIELD Ill. Sandwich-chain operator Cosi Inc. has named Bob Merritt, a former chief financial officer of Outback Steakhouse's parent company, to serve as interim chief executive officer. He succeeds Kevin Armstrong, who resigned for health...
DENVER In his first major move since taking the helm of Quiznos Subs, former Burger King chief executive Greg Brenneman has hired a former Presidential speechwriter and one-time marketing hotshot from Yum! Brands to oversee the sandwich chain's...
DUBLIN, Ohio Wendy’s International Inc. said it added two senior vice presidents to its management team, one to lead the newly formed Innovation and Strategy Group and the other to manage the brand’s supply chain. Wendy’s named Paul...
MINNEAPOLIS Caribou Coffee Co. Inc. has hired operations and human-resources veteran Roz Mallet as the coffee chain’s new president and chief operating officer, effective immediately. Mallet moves to Caribou from La Madeleine French Bakery...
DENVER Ken Keymer has been hired to succeed Debra Koenig as chief executive officer of Vicorp Restaurants Inc., parent here of the Village Inn and Bakers Square family restaurant chains, according to The Denver Business Journal. Keymer...
MANHATTAN BEACH Calif. Brian Tademy has been appointed vice president of marketing and Larry Hohl has been named vice president of operations for smoothie franchising company Robeks Corp. Tademy was previously field marketing director for a...
GREENWOOD VILLAGE Colo. Red Robin Gourmet Burgers Inc., based here, promoted two members of its executive team. Chief financial officer Katie Scherping was given the additional title of senior vice president, and chief legal officer and secretary...
TAMPA Fla. Checkers Drive-In Restaurants Inc., the 800-unit double-drive thru burger chain based here, named Enrique "Rick" Silva as president and chief executive, succeeding Keith Sirois, who is retiring but will continue to serve as the chairman...