15 executives on the move at restaurant chains in February

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Velvet Taco named Lee Evans as first CFO

The fast-casual brand hired a financial chief with a background at Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery, Raising Cane’s and other restaurant brands.

Firehouse Subs named Mike Hancock as new COO

The former Tim Hortons COO and Burger King executive moved to the C-suite of Restaurant Brands International’s newest subsidiary.

Bonchon promoted Greg Buchanan to chief administration officer

The South Korean fried chicken brand also named Carrie Goff as its new head of human resources.

Carrols Restaurant Group named Paulo Pena as CEO

The former McDonald’s executive will succeed Daniel Accordino on April 1.

National Restaurant Association named Michelle Korsmo president and CEO

Korsmo will also serve as the head of the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation starting May 1.

Penn Station East Coast Subs changed up exec team to prepare for growth

Craig Dunaway was named COO and operations SVP Lance Vaught moved into the president role.

Starbucks chief financial officer Rachel Ruggeri promoted to CFO and chief accounting officer

The additional appointment came as chief accounting officer Jill L. Walker began an unpaid sabbatical leave.

Chicken Guy! appointed Mark Ramage as its new vice president of franchise sales

The company said interest in franchising had jumped to an all-time high.

Clean Juice promoted Quick Chadwick to chief marketing officer

Chadwick has been with the company for more than 20 years, having spent the last 4 as VP of marketing.

Hot dog brand Wienerschnitzel promoted J.R. Galardi to CEO

Galardi was promoted from president to president and CEO of the Irvine, Calif-based company.

La Madeleine promoted Christine Johnson to COO

The operations chief previously served as chief administrative officer at parent company Le Duff America.

Good Times welcomed Don Stack as senior vice president of operations at Good Times Burgers & Frozen Custard

Stack takes over the role from Scott Lefever, who will retire at the end of March.

Former True Foods Kitchen CFO Allison Schulder moved to Sprinkles bakery chain

With franchising to launch in 2022, the brand is planning domestic and international growth.

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