MIAMI Burger King Corp. on Wednesday named Kevin Higgins president of its Europe, Middle East and Africa region, based in Zug, Switzerland. Higgins will assume the post in August, replacing Peter Robinson, who will complete his three-year...
WASHINGTON The National Restaurant Association said it has hired veteran communications executive Steve Caldeira as a consultant to help build and maintain relationships with the manufacturer and distributor communities. Caldeira, who most...
WASHINGTON The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation said Wednesday it has appointed Barbara Sido to the post of executive director. Sido succeeds the former head of the NRAEF, Mary Adolf, who was laid off late last year as part...
ATLANTA Multiconcept operator Focus Brands Inc. said Tuesday that Gary Bales, president of the company's Carvel chain, will take on the additional role of president of Cinnabon. Bales replaces Geoff Hill, who will become vice president of Roark...
THE COLONY Texas Pizza Inn Inc., a 320-unit buffet chain, said Monday it has named Anthony Kwok managing director of development for the Asia-Pacific region.Kwok most recently served as regional director of development and franchising for Domino's...
SAN JOSE Calif. Todd Peterson has been named to the newly created position of vice president of franchise sales for Togo’s Eateries Inc., officials announced Monday.The San Jose, Calif.-based sandwich chain has 242 franchised locations throughout...
DALLAS Brinker International Inc. has appointed company veteran Kelli Valade as chief operating officer of its Chili's Grill & Bar and On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina divisions. Valade will oversee operations for more than 1,400 Chili's and...
CORTE MADERA Calif. Vine Dining Enterprises Inc. said it has reorganized its executive team following the closure of two of its five trademark Left Bank brasserie restaurants. Vine Dining chairman Edward Levine said last week that he has resumed...
