executive change

Shaquille O'Neal's time on the Papa Johns board is coming to an end

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 28, 2024

The former NBA player turned pitchman will not run for re-election on the board due to business commitments. But he will maintain a relationship with the pizza chain.

Leadership

Papa Johns' international chief is leaving the company

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 29, 2024

Amanda Clark, who has helped boost the pizza chain’s development in the U.S. and globally, is leaving to take a CEO role “at another company in the franchise industry.”

Leadership

Walk-On's, Swig and more add to their leadership ranks

By Restaurant Business Staff on Jan. 26, 2024

Executive Summary: Restaurant brands large and small added new corporate employees this week.

Leadership

Wendy's names a former PepsiCo executive to be its next CEO

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 18, 2024

The burger chain said that Kirk Tanner will lead the company into its “next phase of growth and expansion.” He replaces Todd Penegor.

Leadership

National Restaurant Association names new officers, board members

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 05, 2024

The NRA Educational Foundation has also announced its leaders for the coming year.

Operations

Dave George is tapped for another operations-led revival, this time of Outback's parent

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 03, 2024

The former Darden Restaurants operations specialist will serve on Bloomin' Brands board and lead an "Operating Committee" to revive the casual-dining giant.

Leadership