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LAKE FOREST Calif. Sharon Fogg, senior vice president of marketing for the Del Taco chain, confirmed on Thursday that she will step down this week to return to consulting work. John Cappasola, vice president of marketing, will take over as...

SHERMAN OAKS Calif. Gearing up for a national franchising push, the Red Mango frozen yogurt chain said Thursday it has named James Franks vice president of franchising. In the newly created position, Franks will oversee a franchise...

VANCOUVER Wash. Steve Figliola has been named vice president of business development for the Papa Murphy’s Take ‘N’ Bake Pizza chain, officials said Wednesday. The appointment is an expansion of Vancouver, Wash.-based parent Papa Murphy...

LOUISVILLE Ky. Papa John’s International Inc. promoted William Mitchell to president of its U.S. division, as seven-year company veteran Bill Van Epps resigned the post to pursue other interests. Mitchell will be responsible for leading...

DALLAS Brinker International Inc. announced several executive changes Wednesday at its casual-dining concepts, including that Todd Diener, president of Chili’s Grill & Bar, would assume the additional role of president of On The Border Mexican...

MADISON Ga. Paul J. Seidman has been named president and chief executive of Rita Restaurant Corp., the parent company of the Don Pablo’s and Hops Grill & Brewery casual-dining brands. Seidman had been the company’s brand president and chief...

MINEOLA N.Y. HVS Executive Search said Tuesday that David Mansbach has rejoined the executive recruiting firm and will serve as co-president, North America, starting March 10. Mansbach, with 20 years of hospitality experience, will oversee...

LOUISVILLE Ky. Yum! Brands Inc., parent of the KFC, Taco Bell, Pizza Hut, Long John Silver’s and A&W chains, Tuesday named Micky Pant to the newly created position of president, global branding. Pant will be responsible for leading and...