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...
MADISON Ga. Don Pablo's Mexican Kitchen, the 95-unit casual-dining chain, has named Modesto Alcala to the new position of president. Alcala was also named a senior vice president of the parent company, Avado Brands. Alcala is the former...
SAN FRANCISCO Brian Lee has been named vice president, product innovation, of Jamba, Inc., parent company of Jamba Juice. The former director of product development of Starbucks Coffee Company will be responsible for developing new products...
SOUTH BEND Ind. Hacienda Mexican Restaurants' Dean Goodwin has added the title of co-chief executive to his existing president's duties as part of the 12-unit dinnerhouse chain's succession plan. Bob Kill currently is continuing to serve as co-CEO...
NEW YORK Tony Aiazzi has been named executive chef of Charlie Palmer’s flagship restaurant Aureole here. He replaces Dante Bocuzzi, who has left to open a restaurant in Cleveland. Aiazzi has been with Charlie Palmer for the past eight...
CHEYENNE Wyo. Taco John's International, franchisor or operator of 430-unit Mexican quick-service restaurants in 26 states, has promoted Barry Sims to president. He succeeds Paul Fisherkeller, who remains as chief executive and chairman. ...
CORPUS CHRISTI Texas Whataburger Restaurants LP has promoted Preston Atkinson to president of the 700-unit chain, filling the vacancy that was left by the departure of Tim Taft more than a year ago. Atkinson retains his prior title of chief...
PHILADELPHIA Aramark Corp., the contract foodservice company based here, appointed industry veteran Christopher "C.T." Nice vice president of food and beverage for its Sports and Entertainment Group. In his new post, Nice will be...
LOUISVILLE Ky. Mike Cortino has resigned as senior vice president of domestic operations for Papa John’s International Inc., franchisor or operator of 3,015 namesake pizzerias worldwide. No reasons were given for Cortino’s departure.The...
CHICAGO Colleen McShane, who has been president of the Illinois Restaurant Association for 14 years, plans to resign, effective Feb. 5. No reason was given for her resignation. McShane has led the association through seemingly continuous...
