P.F. Chang’s announced former Panera exec Eduardo Luz as CEO and president

Eduardo Luz was the chief brand and concept officer for Panera Bread, and will be heading P.F. Chang’s casual-dining restaurant effective immediately.

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Domino’s appointed Sam Jackson executive vice president of human resources

Jackson joined Domino's in 2018 as the vice president of human resources, developing and driving talent strategies for the company.

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Denny’s named Pankaj Patra as chief digital and technology officer

The new position will support the diner brand and Keke’s in IT.

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PDQ promoted Nina Franchina to chief people officer

The executive was named to new position; she had been with the brand since 2013.

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El Pollo Loco named Jill Adams CMO

The executive joined the brand with experience at Qdoba and Jack in the Box.

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Former CEO of Nutritionix Matt Silverman joined Just Salad as chief technology officer

The data-driven product development expert returned to the brand to lead digital innovation as growth accelerates.

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Focus Brands appointed new supply chain, customer engagement and digital leaders

The following executives will be leading these key business functions within the company: Christopher McNutt, SVP of supply chain, Urvi Patel, SVP of customer engagement & experience, and Manuel Valdes, SVP of digital, data & marketing technology.

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Paris Baguette named Eric Lavinder as chief development officer, to lead the next phase of growth for the brand

Lavinder is an industry veteran bringing over two decades of knowledge and expertise in the restaurant & franchise space, having led both development and operations.

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