Ray Blanchette joined Ruby Tuesday as CEO in January. In October, he left the company to take the CEO role at TGI Fridays.

Marco’s Pizza promoted Tony Libardi to president.

Voodoo Doughnut named Chris Schultz as CEO.

California Pizza Kitchen named Jim Hyatt CEO.

The James Beard Foundation named Clare Reichenbach CEO.

Brix Holdings LLC promoted Craig Erlich to CEO.

Sonic named Claudia San Pedro president in February. The company later said San Pedro would lead the brand after the retirement in December of longtime chairman and CEO Cliff Hudson.

Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. named Brian Niccol as CEO.

El Pollo Loco Holdings named Bernard Acoca its new president and CEO.

Epic Wings, formerly Wings N’ Things, hired Rob Streett as president of franchising and licensing.

Bojangles’ board director James “Randy” Kibler began filling the president and CEO role on an interim basis in March.

Biscuitville promoted Kathie Niven to president of the brand.

The Pie Hole tapped Edie Ames as its new CEO.

Pincho Factory named Jayson Tipp president.

The Krystal Company named Paul Macaluso as CEO.

Tim Casey was named brand head of R Taco. The brand has since reverted to its original name, Rusty Taco.

On the Border Mexican Grill and Cantina named Matt Hood president and CEO.

McAlister’s Deli named Joe Guith brand president.

MOD Super-Fast Pizza Holdings LLC, parent to the MOD Pizza chain, promoted Paul Twohig to president.

Cinnabon named Kristen Hartman brand president.

Boston Market named Frances Allen CEO.

Le Duff America, the parent company of a string of French-themed cafes in the U.S., tapped Lionel Ladouceur as its new CEO.

Babalu Tapas & Tacos promoted Abe Ruiz to the role of CEO.

Qdoba Mexican Eats named Keith Guilbault CEO.

Tim Doherty was promoted to president of Doherty Enterprises Inc.

Ruth’s Hospitality Group Inc. president and COO Cheryl Henry assumed the role of CEO.

B.Good named Chris Fuqua CEO.

Iron Hill Brewery and Restaurant named Kim Boerema as CEO.

First Watch Restaurants Inc. promoted president Chris Tomasso to the additional role of CEO.

Steve Layt assumed day-to-day responsibilities for NPC International’s Pizza Hut business as president and CEO.

Yum Brands Inc. announced that Tony Lowings will become CEO of its KFC division on Jan. 1.

The restaurant investment, development, operations and management company Four Foods Group announced a new president, Shauna K. Smith.

Rave Restaurant Group, parent to the Pizza Inn buffet chain and fast-casual Pie Five Pizza Co., promoted Bob Bafundo to president.

Inspire Brands named Lyle Tick president of Buffalo Wild Wings.

TJF USA LLC, the parent company to the fast-casual Tijuana Flats brand, named interim CEO Rick Van Warner to the position permanently.

Mountain Mike’s Pizza LLC, parent to the franchise brand, named Jim Metevier to the position of president.

Johnny Rockets president Mike Nolan became CEO.

George Michel was named interim CEO of Friendly’s.

Shannon McNiel was named to the position of president of Tom’s Urban.

Wyman Roberts returned to head Chili’s Grill & Bar as president.

Kona Grill Inc. promoted Jim Kuhn to president and CEO in August. He was replaced in November.

Kona Grill Inc. named Marcus Jundt and Steven Schussler, pictured, as co-CEOs.

Portillo’s Hot Dogs LLC named Michael Osanloo its new chief executive.

Asian Box named Mike Speck to the role of CEO.

Brinker International Inc. named Kelly Baltes as executive vice president and president of Maggiano’s Little Italy.

Back Yard Burgers hired Scott Shotter as CEO.

Peet’s Coffee named Kenneth C. “Casey” Keller Jr. as its new CEO.

Tender Greens named president Denyelle Bruno to the additional role of CEO.

Dunkin’ Brands, the parent company of Dunkin’ and Baskin-Robbins, named David Hoffmann CEO.

WJ Partners, the owner of Eggs Up Grill, named Ricky Richardson as CEO.

Richard Allison, president of Domino's International, took over as CEO. 

TGI Fridays named Ray Blanchette as CEO.

Yum! Brands Inc. tapped Vipul Chawla as president of Pizza Hut International.

CEC Entertainment Inc. promoted Mahesh Sadarangani to the position of president of Peter Piper Pizza.

FoodFirst Global Restaurants, the parent company of Brio Tuscan Grille and Bravo Cucina Italiana, named Dave Pickens president.

Chanticleer Holdings Inc., a multiunit operator whose portfolio includes Hooters and Little Big Burger, named Fred Glick its new president.

CraftWorks Holdings promoted Tim Kaliher to president of its Logan’s Roadhouse division.

PJW Restaurant Group, the parent company of P.J. Whelihan’s Pub, named Jim Fris as its new CEO.

Jim Ilaria was introduced as CEO of Uno Restaurant LLC.

The Little Beet named Becky Mulligan as CEO.

Patrik Hellstrand was named CEO of By Chloe.