WASHINGTON Laura Bush has named Bill Yosses as the White House’s new executive pastry chef, with responsibility for designing and executing the desert menus of events hosted by the President and his wife. "Chef Yosses has impressed us from...
HEATHROW Fla. Tony Lavely resigned Monday as senior vice president of marketing and business development for Ruth's Chris Steak House Inc., the company said. Lavely left the chain "to pursue other business and personal interests," according...
LUBBOCK Texas Food Concepts International, parent of the 37-unit Abuelo's Mexican Food Embassy chain, has announced several executive changes. Abuelo's has hired Ryan Biggs as vice president of strategic planning and Steve Hutnyan as vice...
CARPINTERIA Calif. CKE Restaurants has named Anne Blumenstein, a former Jack in the Box executive, as vice president of regional marketing and media for its Carl's Jr. brand. Blumenstein replaces Renae Scott, who left CKE last year. She...
LAKE FOREST Calif. Del Taco, the 485-unit quick-service Mexican chain based here, has named Barry Barnhart as its new vice president of franchise operations. Barnhart comes to Del Taco after eight years at Yum! Brands Inc., most recently as a...
CULVER CITY Calif. Sizzler USA, the 226-unit chain based here, eliminated the position last week of vice president of company operations, which was held by David Hixenbaugh. The same week, Dudley McMahon, vice president of product development...
CARPINTERIA Calif. CKE Restaurants has named Anne Blumenstein, a former Jack in the Box executive, as vice president of regional marketing and media for its Carl's Jr. brand. Blumenstein replaces Renae Scott, who left CKE last year. She...
GREENWOOD VILLAGE Colo. Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc., the more 345-unit chain based here, has hired industry veteran Wes Garnett as vice president of Team Member Resources. Garnett, who has more than 25 years of experience in human...
LOS ANGELES Industry veteran Arich Berghammer has been named president of the three-unit Pink Taco casual-dining chain, officials announced Wednesday. Berghammer was previously chief operating officer of SBE Restaurant and Nightlife Group...
WILBRAHAM Mass. Friendly Ice Cream Corp. named Dunkin’ Donut’s veteran George M. Condos president and chief executive officer, effective Jan. 8. He filled the post that was left vacant when John L. Cutter resigned as Friendly CEO in September 2006...
