Dave & Buster’s named Chris Morris CEO

Chris Morris was the CEO of Main Event when its acquisition by Dave & Buster’s was announced in April. The sale was completed in June, when the CEO switch became official.

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McDonald’s promoted 3 executives to new roles

Kevin Ozan will lead strategic initiatives; Ian Borden will serve as chief financial officer; Marion Gross will head supply chain.

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Scooter’s Coffee named Joe Thornton president

The former Starbucks exec will lead the drive-thru coffee brand into its next phase.

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KFC named Tarun Lal president of U.S. business, effective July 15

Lal is currently managing director of KFC Middle East, Pakistan, Turkey, Africa and India.

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Paul Murphy will step down from the helm at Red Robin Gourmet Burgers Inc. at the end of 2022

The president and CEO will stay on as the casual-dining chain finds a successor.

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Former CKE exec Ron Coolbaugh was named CEO of Fresh Brothers

He replaced former CEO Geoffrey Goodman in the role.

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El Pollo Loco’s COO will retire

Miguel Lozano will step down in November, or sooner if a replacement is found.

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Rossann Williams, the head of Starbucks North America and the face of the company’s anti-union push, exited the company

Williams left Starbucks after 17 years at the company and is now the third executive to leave Starbucks in two months.

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Zaxby’s named Patrick Schwing to head marketing, strategy

The quick-service brand hired the former Inspire Brands executive to succeed Joel Bulger.

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Hooters named Bruce Skala chief marketing officer

As CMO, Bruce Skala will oversee global marketing campaigns for Hooters and fast-casual concept Hoots Wings and drive national promotions for both company and franchisee restaurant locations.

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Josh Charlesworth promoted to global president and COO of Krispy Kreme

Meanwhile, Andrew Skehan, president of North America, will step down in August

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Jason Vaughn named CEO of Arizona-based Eegee’s

Known for frozen drinks called ‘eegees,’ the 31-unit quick-service chain has plans for growth.

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BRIX Holdings, LLC appointed new chief financial officer Pamela Hunt

Pamela Hunt will oversee the BRIX Holdings’ finance organization and all financial activities including accounting, financial planning and analysis, treasury, and tax for the BRIX Holdings’ portfolio companies.

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