13 executives on the move at restaurants across the country in October

David Graves was promoted to president of Pizza Hut U.S.

Effective in 2022, the executive is part of the KFC dream team that was brought in to refresh the struggling pizza brand.

Carl’s Jr.-Hardee’s parent CKE promoted John Dunion to COO

The burger brands have a new executive structure combining operations and supply chain.

Joe Adney was named vice president, CMO of Farmer Boys

He replaced retiring Larry Rusinko, who had been with fast-casual chain since 2015.

Zaxby’s promoted Keith Anderkin to a new supply-chain post

The quick-service chicken brand created its first C-level supply-chain position in its 31-year history.

Iron Hill Brewery named former Rosa Mexicano CEO Chris Westcott its next chief executive

As the craft brewery’s new leader, Westcott is tasked with growing the small brand.

El Pollo Loco CEO Bernard Acoca resigned

The brand’s board named CFO Larry Roberts to the post on an interim basis.

Mongolian Concepts appointed Neil Quinn CFO

The leading stir-fry restaurant group built momentum with the financial expert’s addition.

Starbird Chicken’s CEO Aaron Noveshen appointed a new head of The Culinary Edge

Graham Humphreys was named CEO of the consulting firm.

Papa John’s announced COO Jim Norberg will leave the company

The chief operating officer, North America, will remain on in a transitional role through March 1.

Former El Pollo Loco CEO Bernard Acoca named CEO of Zaxby’s

The executive will take on the role in January, and Zaxby’s founder Zach McLeroy will transition to a chairman role.

KFC named Nick Chavez chief marketing officer

The former tech marketer will join the quick-service chain at the end of this month.