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...
BIRMINGHAM Ala. Industry veteran Greg Dollarhyde will assume the roles of president and chief executive of Zoë’s Kitchen, a 21-unit fast-casual chain where he already serves as executive chairman. In his expanded role, Dollarhyde replaces Zoë’s co...
BELLINGHAM Mass. The Dunkin' Donuts Independent Franchise Owners Group Inc., the largest association of U.S.-based Dunkin' Donuts franchisees, named board member Jim Coen its interim president and chief operating officer after the resignation of...
SCOTTSDALE Ariz. P.F. Chang's China Bistro Inc. on Tuesday said Russell Owens, president of its Pei Wei Asian Diner division, would resign as of December to pursue other interests. The company said a search for Owens’ replacement would...
SAN DIEGO Jack in the Box Inc. said it has named Dennis Samala senior culinary manager for its namesake quick-service chain. Samala, an 18-year veteran of the food industry, will have responsibility for developing and implementing new menu...
COLUMBUS Ohio Max & Erma's president and chief executive Rob Lindeman has left the casual-dining company, a spokesman confirmed Friday. Reasons for the departure of Lindeman, an 18-year veteran of the company, were not disclosed."There have...
SCOTTSDALE Ariz. Kona Grill Inc. said Wednesday that its chief operating officer, Jason Merritt, had resigned to pursue other interests. The 20-unit American grill and sushi bar chain said it had launched a search for a replacement for...
SAN CLEMENTE Calif. Robert Rodriguez, an industry veteran who has held roles at Dunkin’ Donuts, Togo’s and Mrs. Fields Famous Brands, was named president and chief operating officer of Pick Up Stix, the nearly 100-unit fast-casual chain owned by...
