leadership

Mountain Mike's gets a new CEO, Bloomin' Brands CFO retires and more executive updates

By Restaurant Business Staff on Feb. 23, 2024

Executive Summary: Jim Metevier was elevated to chief executive of the pizza chain and Christopher Meyer is retiring from the Outback Steakhouse parent after two decades.

Workforce

Insomnia Cookies shifts to a 4-day week at its new headquarters

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 20, 2024

The downtown Philadelphia facility also features an innovation center, but no offices. It's been designed to foster collaboration.

Leadership

Shake Shack, Whataburger, Pincho add new execs in busy week for job changes

By Restaurant Business Staff on Feb. 16, 2024

Executive Summary: Michael Kark becomes president of global licensing at Shake Shack and more restaurant leadership shifts.

Leadership

El Pollo Loco hires Yum Brands vet Liz Williams as CEO

By Heather Lalley on Feb. 13, 2024

Williams, previously president of Taco Bell International, will assume her new role at the fast-casual grilled chicken chain on March 11.

Leadership

Who was this James Beard guy?

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 13, 2024

Restaurant Rewind: No, he’s not the person who started the awards program of the same name. Nor did he turn his home over to visiting chefs. The industry pioneer’s contributions are far more nuts-and-bolts.

Leadership

More C-suite changes come to Perkins parent

By Restaurant Business Staff on Feb. 09, 2024

Executive Summary: Plus, Sunny Street Cafe promotes a veteran leader to president and more restaurant industry leadership shifts.

Leadership

Wonder taps former Nestlé exec as advisor for its growing B2B business

By Joe Guszkowski on Feb. 08, 2024

Perry Miele, former CEO of Nestlé Professional, will help steer WonderWorks as it looks to quadruple its footprint this year.

Leadership

Blaze, Rocky Mountain Chocolate, Swig and more shake up their executive ranks

By Restaurant Business Staff on Feb. 02, 2024

Executive Summary: Christian Kuhn is the new CMO at Blaze. Veteran chain executive Starlette Johnson becomes interim CEO at Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, and more.

Operations