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Steve Provost, executive vice president and president of Maggiano's Little Italy, will retire at the end of August 2023.

D1 Training has appointed Emily Andreoli as Vice President of Finance and Accounting, marking the first female promoted to the brand’s leadership team.

KFC U.S. named Paul Tuscano as its new Chief Digital Officer to lead digital priorities and customer experience.

Tint World has named Mike Lopez as its new Chief Operations Officer, responsible for the franchise's operations teams and systems.

AtWork's President and COO, Jason Leverant, opened his first franchise location in Maryville, Tennessee, expanding the staffing franchise's local footprint.

Dave’s Hot Chicken names industry veterans to CMO and CTO roles, investing in its best-in-class executive team.

Pizza Factory welcomes Matt Adams as Regional Vice President to support employee logistics and growth.

Caring Senior Service hires a new director of marketing, bringing experience in home care and franchising to the role.

Smalls Sliders appoints Kris Douglas as Vice President of Technology, leading the brand's technology strategy development and planning.

GoDog announces its franchising platform, expanding its pet hospitality concept with the help of industry veteran Amy Nichols as CEO.

Propelled Brands welcomed new Chief Financial Officer Jason White and General Counsel Russell Kruse to its leadership team.

Marco's Pizza appoints Denise Lauer as its new Chief Marketing Officer, bringing 20 years of marketing experience to the role.

Launch Entertainment has appointed Craig Erlich as its new CEO.

Choice Hotels EMEA appoints Marielle Vroemen to lead its Franchisee Performance Department and launch a new Franchisee Support Centre.

Flour Power Cooking Studios hires Julia Gibson as vice president of branding strategies.

Smalls Sliders appoints Michael Alberici as Senior Vice President and Head of Marketing, marking a significant step in the brand's growth and expansion plans.

Fully Promoted has been named to the PPAI 100 list for 2023.

Jeremiah’s Italian Ice appoints new CEO and executive leadership team, preparing for the brand's next phase of growth and expansion.

The Aaron's Company CEO, Douglas Lindsay, has been named to Atlanta Business Chronicle's List of 2023 Most Admired CEOs.

Bridgette Morgan has been named Vice President of Market Development for Line Striping & Pavement Maintenance Franchise at EverLine Coatings.

Beard Papa's USA has appointed Akira Okura as Chief Operations Officer to lead the company's growth and strategic expansion initiatives in the US.

Papa John's International, Inc. has appointed Ravi Thanawala as Chief Financial Officer to lead the company's financial growth and expansion initiatives.

WaterWalk has announced new leadership hires, including a Vice President of Franchise Development.

Bob Moore promoted to President of United Water Restoration Group.