IRVING Texas CEC Entertainment Inc., parent of the Chuck E. Cheese chain, said Wednesday that president Michael H. Magusiak would also become chief executive on Dec. 29. He succeeds Richard Frank, who will remain executive chairman. ...
SAN JOSE Calif. Togo’s Eateries Inc., a 248-unit sandwich chain, has named Renae Scott vice president of branding and marketing. A20-year marketing veteran, Scott most recently was chief marketing officer for Concord, Calif.-based Round...
CANTON Mass. Dunkin' Brands Inc. said today that former Papa John's chief Nigel Travis would become chief executive Jan. 6, succeeding Jon Luther, who will remain executive chairman. Dunkin' said the move was part of a succession plan that...
LAKE FOREST Calif. Tom Johnson has been named director of consumer insights for the 510-unit Del Taco quick-service chain, officials said Wednesday. In the newly created position, Johnson will be responsible for developing and executing...
WILBRAHAM Mass. Friendly Ice Cream Corp., the operator of the 505-unit Friendly's family-dining chain, has named industry veteran Ned R. Lidvall president and chief executive. Lidvall succeeds George Condos, who announced his retirement...
WASHINGTON As part of a wide-ranging restructuring plan, the National Restaurant Association has cut three top executives from the products and services division of its NRA Solutions subsidiary. The executives are Mary Adolf, president and...
LOUISVILLE Ky. Papa John's International Inc. said Thursday that founder and chairman John H. Schnatter would serve as interim chief executive following the resignation of Nigel Travis at the end of the month. Travis, who has served as...
SALEM Ore. Rick Glenn has been promoted to executive vice president of the take-and-bake Figaro’s Pizza chain, effectively immediately, officials said Wednesday. Glenn previously was vice president of purchasing for Figaro’s, which...
LAKEWOOD Colo. Einstein Noah Restaurant Group Inc. has named quick-service veteran Jeff O’Neill chief executive and director, the company said Wednesday. O’Neill replaced Paul Murphy, who had worked for the company for 16 years. Murphy...
HEATHROW Fla. Ruth’s Hospitality Group Inc. said Tuesday it has named Sam Tancredi senior vice president and chief operating officer of Mitchell’s Fish Market, the company’s upscale seafood brand, effective immediately. Tancredi most...
