executive change

Salsarita’s names new president

By Kelsey Squire on Jun. 27, 2017

Ken Green will also serve as COO of the Mexican fast casual.

Leadership

Wendy’s to appoint new HR chief

By Restaurant Business Staff on Oct. 06, 2017

The current holder of that role—Scott Weisberg—is set to leave the brand early next year.

Operations

Chipotle revises its turnaround plan

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 25, 2017

The updates include changes in the chain's catering program, new digital enhancements, and a contribution from a Starbucks veteran who's been brought onboard.

Leadership

Fazoli’s makes changes in the C-suite

By Restaurant Business Staff on Nov. 16, 2017

The chain has named a new CFO and chief development officer.

Fiesta Restaurant Group names interim CEO

By Kelsey Squire on Sep. 28, 2016

The company has also scrapped the planned spinoff of its Taco Cabana brand.

Toppers Pizza hires former Smashburger exec

By Kelsey Squire on Oct. 12, 2016

David Biederman will serve as chief development officer of the pizza chain.

Slim Chickens brings on Mark Mears as CMO

By Kelsey Squire on Oct. 18, 2016

The former Noodles & Company exec is slated to help the chicken chain spur growth.

Norm Abdallah named CEO of Del Frisco's group

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 21, 2016

The longtime casual-dining veteran takes over from Mark Mednansky, who said he is retiring.

Top chain jobs becoming more perilous?

By Kelsey Squire on Dec. 07, 2016

Two new changes in brand leadership underscore challenges of the current restaurant climate, as the unseated execs held their respective roles for fewer than eight months.

Del Frisco’s names chain presidents

By Kelsey Squire on Jan. 24, 2017

The new positions are part of an effort to differentiate Del Frisco’s three brands from one another.

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