Global Franchise Group LLC, franchisor of the Great America Cookies brand and others, promoted Jenn Johnston to chief brand officer and president of franchise operations.
Global Franchise Group also named Jim Parrish chief operating officer, Allison Lauenstein chief innovation officer and David Kaiser executive vice president of the Brand Integration & Corporate Services team.
Yum Brands Inc. announced David Gibbs will be promoted to CEO in January following Greg Creed’s retirement.
El Pollo Loco Inc. appointed Jason Weintraub to chief legal officer.
Bonchon appointed Bryan Shin (pictured) chief financial officer and Greg Buchanan senior vice president of development.
Smashburger promoted Carl Bachmann to president and hired Scott Johnson as VP and head of marketing, and Charlie Sayre as VP and head of finance.
