CKE appoints IHOP alum as Hardee’s president
Alisa Gmelich appointed as Hardee's president with 30 years of experience
· Restaurant Dive· October 8, 2026
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Christopher Bode
Christopher Bode is a person in Burnaze's franchise knowledge graph, mentioned since 2023. 8 stories link here, each summarized from the original publisher.
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Denny’s Presents $1.24 Million for Childhood Cancer Research, Calls on Restaurant Industry to Join the Cause
Denny’s and its franchise owners, restaurant teams, and Guests presented more than $1.24 million to Cookies for Kids’ Cancer during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, a 30% increase over the Brand’s inaugural systemwide campaign last year.
· Franchising.com· October 2, 2026
How Denny’s is loading the bases for Project Grand Slam turnaround
Denny's launches Project Grand Slam to boost sales and unit growth
· Restaurant Dive· September 23, 2026
Denny’s launches catering
Catering is the first initiative to go live under turnaround plan Project Grand Slam, which is meant to improve restaurant performance and the guest experience.
· Restaurant Dive· August 18, 2026
Denny’s hires a Cracker Barrel veteran as COO
- Family Dining - Franchising - Executives - News Denny’s hires a Cracker Barrel veteran as COO Aaron Howard joins the diner chain after a long career in restaurants, including mor
· Nation's Restaurant News· July 8, 2026
Denny’s appoints COO as it focuses on turnaround
Aaron Howard will play a critical role in Project Grand Slam, which aims to improve restaurant experiences, speed of service, traffic and execution.
· Restaurant Dive· July 8, 2026
Denny’s appoints CEO, announces turnaround plan
Christopher Bode will lead the chain as it undertakes a 24-month turnaround plan that will cover menu development, digital transformation and operational excellence.
· Restaurant Dive· April 13, 2026
CKE Restaurants Kicks Off Stars for Heroes Campaign to Raise Funds for Military Veterans and Families
CKE Restaurants is launching its 12th annual Stars for Heroes campaign to raise funds for military veterans and families.
· Franchising.com· May 25, 2023