Sonic Corp. announced that Claudia San Pedro, president of the company since January, will lead the drive-in brand when longtime chairman and CEO Cliff Hudson retires with the expected closing of its sale to Inspire Brands this month.

FoodFirst Global Restaurants, the parent company of Brio Tuscan Grille and Bravo Cucina Italiana, has added Dave Pickens to its team as president and chief operations officer.

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

CraftWorks Holdings has promoted Tim Kaliher to president of its recently acquired Logan’s Roadhouse casual-dining division.

Kona Grill Inc. named concept co-creator Marcus Jundt and industry veteran Steven Schussler (pictured) as co-CEOs. 

Pei Wei Asian Kitchen has promoted Chris Andrews to the new position of chief information officer. 

Casual-dining and entertainment concept Punch Bowl Social has hired Sheamus Feeley as corporate chef.

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

Louis Psallidas, CEO of Uno Restaurant LLC for 11 years, has stepped down from the role. He said Jim Illaria has been introduced as Uno’s new CEO. 

El Pollo Loco has named Hector A. Muñoz as its new chief marketing officer. 

The Little Beet has named Starbucks Corp. veteran Becky Mulligan as CEO. 

Upward Projects, the multiconcept group behind Postino WineCafé, has named Alex Taylor to the new position of chief operations officer.