Founder Rich Hicks steps in as interim CEO, president of Mooyah

Mooyah Burger, Fries & Shakes co-founder Rich Hicks has assumed the role of interim chief executive and president, replacing Bill Spae, who had been in the role since January.

Hicks, in a letter Wednesday to franchisees of the 54-unit Mooyah chain, said the better burger company has started a search for Spae’s successor.

“We believe our next phase of incremental improvement required a new approach in our leadership,” Hicks wrote. “