SALT LAKE CITY The Slaymaker Group, a franchisee of T.G.I. Friday’s and parent of the Winger’s Grill & Bar chicken-wing concept, has named Scott Slaymaker chief executive as part of a management realignment. The changes follow the death in late...
CANTON Mass. Dunkin' Donuts has named Cynthia Ashworth vice president of consumer engagement, a new post at the chain. Dunkin' Donuts said Ashworth would be responsible for the chain’s advertising, media, and interactive and in-store retail...
WINSTON-SALEM N.C. Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc. said it has promoted Darryl R. Marsch to general counsel, senior vice president and assistant secretary. Marsch joined Krispy Kreme in May 2007 as vice president and associate general counsel...
MINNEAPOLIS Caribou Coffee Co. Inc. said it has hired Timothy J. Hennessy, the former chief financial officer of travel-agency giant Carlson Wagonlit Travel, as its new CFO. He fills the post vacated by George Mileusnic at the beginning of...
SEATTLE James Schmidt, founder of the Taco Del Mar fast-casual chain, said he has resigned as chairman, chief executive and president to explore another entrepreneurial opportunity. Taking the reins as president of the 275-unit chain is Kevin...
CARROLLTON Texas Carlson Restaurants Worldwide Inc., parent company of T.G.I. Friday’s, has named Joseph Hsu vice president of international marketing. Hsu replaces Claudia Schaefer, who left earlier this year. Hsu previously was vice...
GLENDALE Calif. Thomas Conforti has resigned as chief financial officer for DineEquity Inc., the operator and franchisor of the IHOP and Applebee’s brands said Monday. Corporate controller Greggory Kalvin has been named interim chief...
COLUMBUS Ohio Gosh Enterprises, franchisor or operator of 355 Charley’s Grilled Subs quick-service restaurants, has named Joel Mirman vice president of its legal department. Mirman previously provided outside legal counsel to Gosh and to...
ANN ARBOR Mich. Domino’s Pizza has named Russell J. Weiner chief marketing officer and executive vice president. He replaces Ken Calwell, who left the chain in May and recently was named chief marketing officer for Wendy’s. Weiner most...
