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Jim Bitticks added the role of president of Dave’s Hot Chicken
Chief operating officer since 2020, the exec has helped spice up the chain for growth.
Torchy’s Tacos CEO GJ Hart retired, effective immediately
Founder Mike Rypka assumed the role of interim CEO; Hart will remain on as a consultant.
Dave & Buster’s senior vice president and CFO Scott Bowman leaving company
Bowman is leaving the eatertainment brand for another opportunity on Dec. 8.
Cracker Barrel named Red Lobster exec Craig Pommells CFO
Pommells will start as senior vice president and CFO for Cracker Barrel Old Country Store on Dec. 6.
Pokeworks added 3 new team members to its C-suite
The brand added new leadership for operations, marketing and finance to the team, supporting a fast-paced growth strategy.
Tropical Smoothie Café named former Arby’s exec Deborah von Kutzleben as chief marketing officer
The marketing exec will oversee menu innovation, marketing strategy and brand perception.
Krystal added leadership strength in pursuit of its expansion goals
The new vice president of real estate & construction Dan James aims to attract multi-unit franchise deals.
Subway restaurants announced Bryan Hooper as vice president of digital and consumer technology
Hooper will lead the technology and engineering teams to deliver a seamless digital experience for guests.
FAT Brands announced chief real estate officer hire, Justin Nedelman, to support its development pipeline
The former CEO of Eureka Restaurant Group, LLC will bring deep real estate and development expertise to FAT Brands
Xperience Restaurant Group announced Giovanni Salvino-Prada as vice president of marketing
In this role, Salvino-Prada will oversee the planning, implementation, and evaluation of all marketing activities including brand, social, public relations, customer acquisition, and loyalty strategies for all brands under the XRG umbrella.
