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In his new role, Dobelbower will lead franchise development across EverSmith’s multi-brand platform, focusing on building scalable systems, strengthening the team, and driving high-quality, sustainable growth across bran
Life Time CEO Bahram Akradi reported strong Q1 financials and identified GLP-1 weight-loss drugs as a significant growth driver for the fitness club industry.
KFC CEO Scott Mezvinsky plans to modernize the brand with new sauces and menu items.
Whataburger CEO Debbie Stroud discusses maintaining the brand’s deep-seated Texas heritage and family-focused culture while managing its multi-state expansion strategy.
Michelle Hook has stepped down as Chief Financial Officer of Portillo’s after a four-year tenure that included the restaurant chain’s 2021 initial public offering.
Technomic data shows sales growth in the chicken category slowed to 5.3% in 2025 as the market faces increasing saturation and cooling performance from major players.
Smoothie King CEO Wan Kim has launched Flock & Fresh in Dallas, a new fast-casual concept focusing equally on fried and grilled chicken options.
Lifespace Communities has promoted Andy Kazmierczak to COO to oversee operational performance across the organization’s 15 continuing care retirement communities.
The buffet brand has promoted Trona Balkissoon to chief financial officer as the company pursues new growth channels and technological transformation across its franchise system.
The 115-unit bar and grill chain has elevated Chief Operating Officer Joel Chick to the chief executive role following the departure of former CEO Brett Patterson.
Food hall and delivery concept Wonder has appointed former Attentive and Nextdoor executive Antonio Silveira as chief technology officer to lead the company toward its 2026 IPO.
ACG names Suzie Doran as board chair during its annual conference, highlighting new leadership for the global middle-market M&A and private equity organization.
The embattled fast casual chain’s newest C-suite appointment may signal a shift toward experiential store design.
Jim Montes has spent his career stepping into new challenges.
Sysco CEO Kevin Hourican says the company will not raise prices at Restaurant Depot
Former Bloomin’ Brands executive Mark Graff will succeed interim CFO Chris Meyer to oversee financial operations for the casual dining burger chain’s 500 locations.
The burger chain has named former Bloomin’ Brands executive Mark Graff as chief financial officer to oversee financial strategy and operational planning.
ENGLEWOOD, Colo., April 29, 2026 // PRNewswire // -- Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc.
Ali Group has announced several executive appointments across its North American brands, including naming Brad Willis as the new President and CEO of BUNN.
Pest Hunters-Mosquito Hunters-Humbug Holiday Lighting, the 140-unit pest management and holiday lighting franchise, continues to grow both in footprint and infrastructure, now with the addition of industry veteran Court Aiken as its new brand president.
After securing partnerships with major gym chains and sports clubs across Europe, the Belfast-based strength equipment manufacturer is initiating its expansion into the United States market.
Former COO Bruce Edwards will return to CrossFit as CEO on May 4, succeeding Don Faul to lead the global fitness brand's next phase.
Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol reported a 7.1% increase in North American same-store sales, signaling progress in the coffee giant's strategic turnaround plan.
Domino’s stock fell 10% after missing quarterly sales estimates due to winter weather and heavy promotional competition from rivals Papa John’s and Pizza Hut.