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Leadership

Ed Nelson is retiring as Whataburger CEO

 By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 03, 2024

COO Debbie Stroud will take over for the longtime executive at the end of the year when Nelson will end a 20-year career with the San Antonio, Texas-based fast-food chain.

Leadership

KFC hires a marketing-development chief and more recent executive moves

 By Restaurant Business Staff on Aug. 30, 2024

Executive Summary: Catherine Tan-Gillespie takes the KFC post, Sweetgreen names a chief development officer and Golden Crust appoints new CEO and CFO.

Leadership

Checkers names Chris Tebben CEO

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 28, 2024

The former Starbucks and Mars Retail Group executive replaces Frances Allen, who announced in April she was stepping down.

Leadership

Chipotle execs granted big retention bonuses to stick around

By Lisa Jennings on Aug. 28, 2024

The departure of CEO Brian Niccol is speeding up previously announced C-suite moves. The planned retirement of CFO Jack Hartung is now on hold indefinitely.

Leadership

A lot of restaurant chains have changed CEOs this year

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 27, 2024

Several restaurant companies removed chief executives so far in 2024. Some of them more than once. Here’s a look at them.

Leadership

Panera, P.J. Whelihan’s, District Taco and more add to their executive ranks

By Restaurant Business Staff on Aug. 16, 2024

Executive Summary: Recent restaurant industry hires and promotions.

Leadership

Chick-fil-A names Susannah Frost president

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 15, 2024

Frost currently leads restaurant development and field operations for the chicken sandwich chain. The company also named a new chief operating officer.

Financing

Brian Niccol gets a big incentive to take the Starbucks job

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 15, 2024

The coffee shop giant will pay Niccol $85 million to make the jump from Chipotle Mexican Grill. Starbucks will also open a small remote office in California.

Financing

Here's how much Wall Street loves Brian Niccol

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 14, 2024

The Bottom Line: When Starbucks announced its hiring of the Chipotle Mexican Grill CEO to lead the company, investors poured money into the coffee brand—and hammered the burrito chain’s stock.

Workforce

New hires at The Bartolotta Restaurants and Innovative Dining Group

By Restaurant Business Staff on Aug. 02, 2024

Executive Summary: The latest in leadership changes from restaurants and hotels across the country.

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