Sprinkles promoted Justin Murakami to chief operating officer of Sprinkles Bakeries and Picnik restaurants

The 25-year hospitality veteran is set to spearhead global growth strategies.

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Savory Fund announced Tyler Nelson as its new president and Richie Stevens as vice president of finance

Savory Fund made these leadership change announcements on the heels of the company’s 11th portfolio restaurant investment in Houston Tx Hot Chicken.

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Checkers & Rally’s announced a new CFO Michael Blair and a new CMO Scott Johnson

Blair was the chief financial officer of Miller’s Ale House before joining Checkers and Rally’s restaurants, and Johnson was previously working for Jollibee.

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Subway named Jeff Shepherd CFO to succeed Ben Wells

The restaurant executive most recently served in financial roles at Advance Auto Parts.

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Uncle Julio’s named Scott Lawton CEO and RJ Thomas president/COO

The co-founder of Bartaco will remain CEO of that restaurant concept; both brands are owned by investment firm L Catterton.

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Texas Roadhouse promoted Travis Doster to chief communications officer

Doster, who has been with the restaurant chain since 2006, will oversee communications, marketing, and other functions.

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Noodles & Company CEO Dave Boennighausen left the brand

The restaurant chain announced that Drew Madsen has been appointed interim CEO.

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Chipotle named Ilene Eskenazi as its chief human resources officer

Eskenazi joined Chipotle from Petco Health and Wellness Company, where she served as chief legal and HR officer.

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Shipley Do-Nuts appointed Brad Reynolds as CFO

The restaurant brand continued its growth momentum in Q3 with the launch of a marketing co-op, a new loyalty program, store openings, and franchisee signings.

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CEC Entertainment appointed Mark Kupferman as its new chief insights and marketing officer for Chuck E. Cheese brand

Kupferman brings more than three decades of transformative brand & data-driven marketing expertise in family entertainment and restaurants to the company.

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Emerging New York City brand DIG appointed Scott Nicholson as its new chief operating officer

The executive comes with over 20 years of restaurant knowledge from brands like Veggie Grill and Pokeworks.

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El Pollo Loco CEO Larry Roberts stepped down

COO Maria Hollandsworth will serve as interim president and CEO at the restaurant company until a permanent replacement is named.

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Scooter’s Coffee named Joe Thornton CEO as of Jan. 1

The Nebraska-based drive-thru brand said Todd Graeve, CEO since 2016, will retire.

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