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CREATE participants can choose two roundtable sessions featuring industry leaders like Derrick Pratt, COO of Portillo's; André Vener, cofounder of Dog Haus; and more

Dillon to be succeeded by Kelli Valade, who will assume the role of president, along with her current role of chief executive of the restaurant company

Nancy McKenzie began franchising with Fazoli’s in 1991 and currently has four stores with the brand

Restaurant leaders will offer 1-on-1 conversations in bursts of intel and tips

Mark Davis was formerly chief operating officer of former Einstein Bros. parent company, Coffee & Bagel Brands

Haynes will be replaced by Douglas Fry; Carrie Walsh named president of Europe, Middle East & Africa; Mike Kehoe named global chief development officer

Carbone replaced JAB Holding executive Konrad Meyer as chief financial officer at the restaurant company less than one year after he was appointed

Wilson spent the past 15 years with Cracker Barrel and joins Captain D’s as it recruits new franchisees.

Joth Ricci is stepping down as CEO at the end of 2023 and Dutch Bros president Christine Barone will be helming the coffee brand starting Jan. 1, 2024

Tarji Carter started The Franchise Player in January as a consulting group aimed at minority and diverse future restaurant franchisees