OAK BROOK Ill. McDonald’s Corp. has added the oversight of McDonald’s Canada to the responsibilities of McDonald’s Latin America president Jose Armario. With the additional title of group president, the 12-year McDonald’s veteran now has...
DESTIN Fla. Tropical Smoothie Cafe, a 250-unit tropical-theme smoothie and sandwich franchise chain, said it has hired 18-year industry veteran Mike Rotondo as vice president of operations. In his new role, Rotondo is charged with helping...
SEATTLE Another key executive from Starbucks’ fast-growth days is returning to duty. Arthur Rubenfeld has rejoined the chain in the newly created post of president of global development, with responsibility for site selection, design and “creative...
DUBLIN Ohio Paul Kershisnik has been named interim chief marketing officer of Wendy’s International Inc. as the company continues its search to replace Ian Rowden, who resigned in December. Wendy’s also promoted Bob Holtcamp to senior vice...
LUBBOCK Texas Food Concepts International, parent company of the 39-unit Abuelo’s casual-dining Mexican chain, has announced three executive changes. Greg Baker, formerly director of information technology and information systems, was...
CHICAGO Michael J Licata, who has served as president and chief executive of the International Foodservice Manufacturers Association for the past 31 years, told IFMA’s board of directors today that he plans to retire sometime in 2009. The...
HEATHROW Fla. Ruth's Chris Steak House Inc. has hired Uno Restaurant Holdings Corp. veteran Robert M. Vincent as executive vice president and chief financial officer. Vincent, who spent about 16 years with Uno, will again be working under...
