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28 restaurant executives on the move in August
Leigh Anne Zinsmeister 1 Sep 01, 2022

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Gong cha appointed a new global CEO in Paul Reynish

Reynish will accelerate the bubble-tea brand’s global growth, drive operational excellence and maximize franchise profitability.

It was announced that Chip Wade will succeed Danny Meyer as CEO of Union Square Hospitality Group

Effective Sept. 6, the founder will transition to executive chairman and the COO/president will be promoted. Later in the month, the company announced that Patti Hoban Simpson was being promoted from chief people officer to chief administrative officer.

McDonald’s named Brian Rice as global information chief

As of the last day of August, the Cardinal Health executive succeeds Daniel Henry as CIO.

Church’s Texas Chicken named Joe Guith CEO

The former Focus Brands veteran succeeds Joe Christina in the role.

Felicia White joined Scooter’s Coffee as director of franchise training

She will provide the latest in operations training at the company.

Frisch’s Big Boy named James Walker CEO

The former Nathan’s Famous executive said he’s excited to join another legacy brand.

Del Taco promoted former COO Chad Gretzema to brand president

Former CEO and brand president John Cappasola left the company to become CEO of Nothing Bundt Cakes.

Panera Brands appointed JAB executive Konrad Meyer as CFO

Meyer is replacing Ted Stedem at Panera Brands, which includes Panera Bread, Caribou Coffee and Einstein Bros. Bagels.

Culver’s named Jim Esposito chief operating officer

The executive joins the franchising system from BurgerFi.

Starbucks said its chief operating officer John Culver would exit the company in October as that position is being eliminated

Once the new CEO is announced, Culver will transition into an advisory role until he leaves Starbucks at the end of 2022.

SPB Hospitality, operator of Logan’s Roadhouse and Old Chicago, named Josh Kern interim CEO

Jessica Hagler’s appointment as chief financial officer was also made permanent at the casual-dining company.

Donatos named Christina Jackson chief people officer

Jackson previously worked at Designer Brands footwear and accessories company as a leader of diversity and inclusion.

Krystal named Casey Terrell CMO

The new marketing executive joined from Focus Brands.

Denny’s named John Dillon and David Schmidt to head divisions as presidents

The company appointed Dillon to lead the diner brand and Schmidt to lead the newly acquired Keke’s Breakfast Café.

Focus Brands named William Armstrong chief brand officer of Schlotzsky’s

Armstrong will be joined by Shelley Harris, who will serve as restaurant category president.

Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers named Brian Wise as operations chief

The executive has led the brand’s innovation team for the past year; Jerry Kunz was also appointed to a finance role.

Portillo’s appointed former Cracker Barrel executive Mike Ellis as chief development officer

Ellis is replacing chief development and supply chain officer Sherri Abruscato, who is retiring.

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