Montclair Hospitality Group named Joey Simons as its CEO. The executive joined the group from sbe where he was the chief operating officer.

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Joel Feldman was appointed to the role of CEO at Sugar Bowl Bakery. The brand’s cofounder, Andrew Ly, remained on as chairman of the board.

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Modern Restaurant Concepts named former Applebee’s president John Cywinski as its CEO. The announcement came a week after Applebee’s announced that Cywinski had left the company.

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RBI promoted Joshua Kobza to CEO. Kobza held increasingly senior roles with the company over the last 11 years, including CFO, CTO and COO.

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Norms Restaurants named Eric Wyatt CEO. The Southern California family-dining brand tapped the former CKE executive for the role.

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After Andy Weiderhorn announced his departure, FAT Brands appointed co-CEOs. CFO Ken Kuick and Rob Rosen, EVP of Capital Markets, continued to serve in their current roles while assuming the co-CEO role at FAT Brands.

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Carl’s Jr. and Hardee’s parent CKE named the former Papa John’s executive Max Wetzel as its CEO. Wetzel was previously the chief operating officer of Papa John’s International.

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Lion’s Choice named Fred Burmer CEO. The Yum Brands veteran replaced Michael Kupstas.

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The Habit Burger Grill promoted Shannon Hennessy to CEO. Shannon Hennessy joined Yum Brands in 2020 as CFO of the KFC Global Division before moving onto president of The Habit in July 2022.

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True Food Kitchen named John Williams CEO. The former CMO at Lazy Dog succeeded Christine Barone in the restaurant position.

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Firehouse Subs CEO Don Fox stepped down and COO Mike Hancock took the reins. The long-time CEO continued to serve as chairman of the sandwich brand.

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Dan Harmon was named CEO of Playa Bowls. The former Smoothie King COO succeeded the brand’s co-founder Rob Giuliani.

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After the former CEO Paulo Pena passed away during his tenure, Deborah Derby was named CEO of Carrols Restaurant Group, Burger King’s largest franchisee. The interim CEO Anthony Hull stayed on as CFO.

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Fiesta Restaurant Group named Dirk Montgomery its new CEO. Dirk Montgomery served as interim CEO of Fiesta Restaurant Group since December and previously served as CFO.

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Tracy Kim was named CEO of the growing restaurant brand Dig. The COO was promoted to succeed the concept’s founder Adam Eskin as the brand looks to post-COVID expansion.

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After Ian Baines announced his retirement, BurgerFi named Carl Bachmann CEO. Bachmann officially started on July 10 and spent the past six years at the fast-casual burger restaurant peer Smashburger.

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Shipley Do-Nuts named Flynn Dekker as its CEO. The former Bonchon leader succeeded Clifton Rutledge, who returned to the director post.

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After former CEO Ray Blanchette stepped down, TGI Fridays promoted Brandon Coleman III to CEO. Coleman was promoted from chief marketing officer to chief executive officer and is tasked with leading the restaurant company into a “transformative next phase.”

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But that wasn’t it for the brand…

Weldon Spangler was also named CEO of TGI Fridays. Spangler’s appointment came after Brandon Coleman III, who was named CEO of the restaurant company in August, resigned for personal reasons.

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Panera Brands named José Alberto Dueñas CEO. The president and CEO of Einstein Bros. was named Panera CEO, effective July 1.

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Bonchon U.S. promoted Bryan Shin to CEO. The brand’s former chief financial officer succeeded Flynn Dekker in the position.

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Pressed Juicery announced its new CEO Justin Nedelman. Nedelman will expand Pressed Juicery’s omnichannel presence and offerings including CPG and grab-and-go food.

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Perkins, Huddle House parent company named James O’Reilly CEO. O’Reilly joined Ascent Hospitality Management from Smokey Bones, where he served as CEO since 2019.

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Walk-On’s COO Scott Taylor transitioned to the head of the casual dining chain. Taylor wanted to focus on attracting and expanding franchisees, updating technology, and evolving restaurant design.

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But that wasn’t all for the brand…

Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux then named Chris Dawson as its CEO. The former president at Driven Brands will lead the casual-dining company.

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Taco Bell CEO Mark King announced his retirement and Sean Tresvant was tapped to take the lead. King took over the restaurant in 2019, and guided the brand through the pandemic and record-breaking international and digital growth.

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Tony Roma’s parent company Romacorp Inc. named Mohaimina Haque CEO. The executive used to serve as legal counsel to the restaurant company.

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Ruby Slipper Restaurant Group promoted Elizabeth McGee to CEO. The New Orleans-based restaurant group promoted McGee from chief operating officer to chief executive officer in less than a year.

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Cracker Barrel named former Taco Bell exec. Julie Felss Masino as its new CEO. Cracker Barrel Old Country Store’s CEO Sandra Cochran departed the role in November following a transitionary period.

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Nothing Bundt Cakes named Dolf Berle as its CEO. Dolf Berle is set to lead growth at the nation’s largest specialty cake bakery brand.

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PDQ promoted Kep Sweeney to CEO, succeeding co-founder Nick Reader. The new fast-casual leader had served as president of the brand since 2020.

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Buddy’s Pizza named Marco’s veteran Chris Tussing as its CEO. The Detroit-style pizza chain also named Joe Dominiak to the role of chief operating officer.

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Dutch Bros Coffee named Christine Barone as its new CEO. Joth Ricci will step down as CEO at the end of 2023 and Dutch Bros president Christine Barone will be helming the coffee brand starting Jan. 1, 2024.

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Black Rock Coffee Bar announced Mark Davis as its new CEO. Mark Davis was formerly chief operating officer of former Einstein Bros. parent company, Coffee & Bagel Brands.

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Dog Haus named Kitchen United’s Michael Montagano to the newly created CEO role. Michael Montagano served on the Dog Haus board for the past three years and has been the CEO of Kitchen United since 2020.

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Regina Cheung was named CEO of Pokeworks. Cheung took over Pokeworks’ leadership role as the restaurant company targets international expansion for the first time.

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Red Lobster named its general counsel Horace Dawson as its CEO. The seafood restaurant chain had been without a chief executive since Kelli Valade left in 2022.

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Krispy Kreme promoted Josh Charlesworth to CEO. Michael Tattersfield will step down on Jan. 1 and will remain on the board of the restaurant company.

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Eataly appointed Tommaso Brusò as the first CEO of its North America division. Tommaso Brusò joined the company from the clothing brand, Colorful Standard, and began his tenure on Oct. 2

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P.F. Chang’s announced the former Panera exec Eduardo Luz to the role of CEO and president. Eduardo Luz was the chief brand and concept officer for Panera Bread, and began to head P.F. Chang’s casual-dining restaurant immediately.

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Uncle Julio’s named Scott Lawton as its CEO and RJ Thomas was named as its 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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Rock N Roll Sushi names=d Craig LeMieux as its CEO. The executive succeeded Chris Kramolis, who will continue with the brand to head development.

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