Bloomin’ Brands promoted Danielle Vona to chief marketing officer
The executive previously served as marketing chief for the company’s Outback Steakhouse and Carrabba’s Italian Grill divisions.
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Inspire Brands named Kate Jaspon chief financial officer
Before being appointed to her new role, Jaspon was CFO of Dunkin’ Brands, which was acquired by Inspire late last year.
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Jon Gilliam was named CEO of Yoshinoya Japanese Kitchen
The former Moe’s Southwest Grill executive will lead new expansion and brand evolution for the customizable bowl brand.
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Qdoba Mexican Eats appointed Jim Sullivan as chief development officer
Bluestone Lane named board member April Siler chief concept officer
The executive previously worked in marketing and development at 8Greens, Califia Farms and The Chia Co.
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Hardee’s and Carl’s Jr. parent CKE Restaurant Holdings named Matthew Walls chief global development officer
The Domino’s pizza veteran will spearhead new development domestically and abroad.
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Shake Shack named former Goldman Sachs analyst Katherine Fogerty chief financial officer, replacing Tara Comonte
Jack in the Box chief information officer Carlson Choi departed after about one month
No reason for the departure was disclosed, but officials have launched a search for his replacement.
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Former Garbanzo CEO James Park joined Mercato Partners’ Savory Funds as an operating partner
The executive will help identify and grow restaurant concepts using the $100 million Savory Fund II.
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Starbucks promoted John Culver to chief operating officer and group president, North America
Texas Roadhouse named Regina Tobin chief learning and culture officer
The company veteran’s C-suite role includes diversity, inclusion and leadership development.
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Rave Restaurant Group promoted Clint Fendley to chief financial officer
Fendley was promoted from vice president of finance at the Pizza Inn and Pie Five parent company.
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Friendly’s Restaurants appointed David Ellis to chief marketing officer
Dunkin’ named Rafael Acevedo chief marketing officer
Ruby Tuesday appointed two executives to the C-suite: George Evans in the role of chief operating officer and Kathy Buckley in the role of chief financial officer
The executives joined the ranks of the casual-dining brand, which closed 200 units in 2020.
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Lee’s Famous Recipe Chicken named Ryan Weaver CEO
The brand’s new ownership will invest in expansion while providing exit options for franchisees.
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Punch Bowl Social named Robert Cornog and Richard Flaherty co-CEOs
Cornog is also the chairman of the eatertainment chain, which was purchased in April by its former senior secured lender, CrowdOut Capital.
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Red Lobster CEO Kim Lopdrup announced retirement plans
The leader will stay on until the casual-dining restaurant chain finds a replacement.
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