The KFC Division of Yum Brands Inc. announced that president and COO Tony Lowings will become CEO of the brand Jan. 1.

Boston Market named Eric Wyatt chief operating officer.

The restaurant investment, development, operations and management company Four Foods Group announced a new president, Shauna K. Smith.

Rave Restaurant Group, parent to the Pizza Inn buffet chain and fast-casual Pie Five Pizza Co., has promoted Bob Bafundo to the new position of president.

Inspire Brands has named Lyle Tick president of Buffalo Wild Wings.

TJF USA LLC, the parent company to Tijuana Flats, recently named interim CEO Rick Van Warner to the position permanently.

Mountain Mike’s Pizza LLC has named Jim Metevier to the new position of president and chief operating officer.

Mike Nolan, previously company president, is now CEO of Johnny Rockets.

CEC Entertainment Inc., parent company to the Chuck E. Cheese’s and Peter Piper Pizza brands, has named James A. Howell as chief financial officer.

George Michel has been named interim CEO of Friendly’s.

Shannon McNiel has been named to the newly created position of president and chief operating officer of Tom’s Urban.

Wyman Roberts, CEO and president of Brinker International Inc., has returned to head Chili’s Grill & Bar as president.

Paris Baguette USA Inc. named John Billingsley as chief development officer.

Taco Cabana has named Roberto “Pepe” Lopez its vice president of culinary design.

El Pollo Loco has named Jennifer Jaffe to the newly created role of chief people officer.

Seth Freeman has been appointed to the newly created position of chief marketing officer of Buffalo Wild Wings.

Biscuitville Fresh Southern has named Anne Goldman as its chief development officer.

Paris Baguette USA Inc. also named Jack Moran as chief operating officer.

FAT Brands Inc., a multi-concept restaurant company with holdings like Fatburger and Buffalo’s Café, has named Rebecca Hershinger as chief financial officer.

La Brea Dining Group, parent to the Jinya Ramen Bar and Robata Jinya Brands, has named Clay Sanger to the new role of chief operating officer.

Kona Grill Inc. has promoted Jim Kuhn to president and CEO.

Portillo’s Hot Dogs LLC has named Michael Osanloo its next chief executive.

Fast-casual chain Asian Box has named Mike Speck to the role of CEO.

Lawry’s Restaurants has named Ryan O’Melveny Wilson chief marketing and strategy officer for all of its restaurants worldwide.

Papa John’s International Inc. named Olivia Kirtley as chair of its board of directors.

Del Frisco’s Restaurant Group Inc. has named Mia Meachem chief marketing officer for its five brands.

Brinker International Inc. has named Kelly Baltes as executive vice president and president of Maggiano’s Little Italy.

Wetzel’s Pretzels named Kimberly Smith as CFO.

The Palm Restaurant Group has named industry veteran Jens Baake as chief operating officer.

Back Yard Burgers has hired industry veteran Scott Shotter as CEO.

Peet’s Coffee has named Kenneth C. “Casey” Keller Jr. as its new CEO.

Tender Greens has named president Denyelle Bruno to the additional role of CEO.

FoodFirst Global Restaurants Inc. has named a new culinary team, including chief culinary officer John Imbriolo.

CKE Restaurants Holdings, Inc., the parent company of Carl’s Jr. and Hardee’s, named two new executives to its leadership team: Charles Jemley (this slide) joins as chief financial officer, and Kerry Olson (next slide) joins as chief legal officer and general counsel.

Dunkin’ Brands, the parent company of Dunkin’ Donuts and Baskin-Robbins, has named David Hoffmann CEO.

Restaurant Brands International announced the appointment of Duncan Fulton as its chief corporate officer.

Fast-casual chain B.Good has named Brent Feldman its chief marketing officer.

WJ Partners, the new owner of Eggs Up Grill, has named Ricky Richardson as CEO.

Fast-casual chain Garbanzo Mediterranean Fresh has named Larry Sidoti to the newly created position of chief development officer.