Orangetheory Gets a New President, Caribou Hires a New COO, Plus More Franchise Executive Moves

Purpose Brands announced the following appointments: Oded Shein, chief financial officer; Carl Loredo, global brand president of Orangetheory Fitness; Stephanie Schon, domestic brand president of Orangetheory; and Katin Keirstead, brand president of Waxing the City.

KFC named Amy Ellis Durini as global chief brand officer.

WKS Restaurant Group, a Denny’s, El Pollo Loco and Krispy Kreme operator, promoted Jay Spongberg to president and chief operating officer.

Jeremiah’s Italian Ice named Lisa McGill as its first vice president of franchise development.

Caribou Coffee welcomed Zane Thomas-Rogers as chief operations officer.

The Sports Bra, a women’s sports bar franchise, hired Tiffany Perez as director of operations.

Skyline Chili announced Carl Stealey as CEO. Dick Williams, the brand’s former CEO, will remain as chairman of the board.

Hot Head Burritos promoted Peter Wiley from director of marketing and information technology to corporate vice president, chief marketing officer and chief technology officer.

Boston’s Pizza named Sergio Carvallo as president of the company’s U.S. division.

Home Helpers Home Care promoted Bobby Kelley to chief development officer.

WellBiz Brands announced Benjamin Marmor as chief financial officer.

GoTo Foods named Lucy Brady as president of Jamba. The company also expanded Auntie Anne’s President Nathan Baldwin’s role to president of specialty brands, now overseeing Cinnabon, Carvel and co-branded units, and it announced Chief Growth Officer Francisco Bram’s additional appointment as president of Moe’s Southwest Grill. Biplav Misra, chief digital and technology officer, added technology to his digital and off-premises responsibilities.

Central Bark announced Jason Perras as CEO. Perras was formerly the company’s chief financial officer for more than two years.

Wendy’s named Tariq Hassan as chief marketing and customer growth officer.

Rock N Roll Sushi named Rick Gestring as CEO.

Mountain Mike’s welcomed Sheena Dougher as chief marketing officer.

Jack in the Box appointed former Starbucks Chief Financial Officer Rachel Ruggeri to its board of directors.

4Ever Young named Ben Hoeft as vice president of finance and Manish Goomar as vice president of technology.

Smokey Mo’s BBQ hired Von Dawson as vice president of franchise development.

Shula’s Restaurant Group announced Dave Shula’s return as president.

Solenvia Caregivers named Justin Brady as vice president of franchise operations.

Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii promoted Tom Wylie from chief operating officer to president.

Kilwins appointed Kelli Schroeder as chief development officer.

Century 21 Real Estate named Jamie Huggins as vice president of east region field services.

Tierra Encantada welcomed Paul Thompson to its board of directors.

JunkStart welcomed Bryan Cross as vice president of operations.

CC’s Coffee House announced Bailey Richard as director of marketing.

Pirtek USA named Doug Smith as vice president of franchise development.

Uni K Wax appointed Jarred Fajerski as CEO.

Neighborly appointed Brent Korb as chief financial officer.

Impeccable Development, a franchisee of Popeyes, Del Taco and Freddy’s, welcomed Brandyn Lorenz as president of mergers and acquisitions and franchise development.

Hammer & Nails promoted Kelly Daniels to senior vice president of operations, named Mary Wehrer as vice president of marketing and appointed Jim Graham as vice president of field operations.

El Pollo Loco appointed Damon Thomas as chief operating officer and Tara Hinkle as chief development officer.

Always Best Care Senior Services appointed Jason Shontz as chief financial officer.

Tommy’s Express Car Wash appointed Kim Chohan as director of franchise development for Canada and Kristijonas Minelga as director of franchise development for Europe.

Little Caesars announced Jack Veltema as director of franchise sales for the western U.S.

Taco John’s welcomed Sarah McAloon to its board of directors.

Iron Valley Real Estate named Stacy Seago as director of franchise development.

Prime Hospitality Group, a multi-unit Ruth’s Chris Steak House operator, appointed Stacy Hiquet as chief people officer.

Law firm Akerman welcomed Eleanor Vaida Gerhards as a partner in its franchise and licensing sector team.