Louisville, Ky. — Yum! Brands, Inc. has made strategic leadership appointments that will strengthen its enterprise capabilities and drive long term value creation across its global portfolio. The appointments come as Chris Turner, chief executive officer-designate and chief financial & franchise officer, Yum! Brands, Inc., prepares to step into the role of CEO on Oct. 1. Sean Tresvant has been promoted to Yum! Brands’ chief consumer officer and chief executive officer of Taco Bell. Since joining Yum! in January 2022 as the global brand officer at Taco Bell, Tresvant’s leadership …
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Belmar, N.J. — Playa Bowls, a leading superfruit bowl brand with more than 340 locations, is fueling franchise expansion under a fresh executive leadership team following its 2024 acquisition by Sycamore Partners. Playa Bowls is poised to deepen its footprint from coast to coast. Since stepping into the CEO role earlier this year, John Cappasola has leveraged his 30 years of accomplished leadership in growing brands to drive Playa Bowls’ next chapter. Cappasola has served on the Playa Bowls board of directors since Sycamore’s acquisition and was previously CEO of …
Irving, Texas — Everon, a leading security integrator and premier provider of commercial security, video, fire and life safety solutions, has promoted Carson Clemons to vice president, national accounts installation. With 13 years of combined operational and sales experience in the security industry as senior manager, operational excellence and senior director, national accounts for Everon, Clemons brings proven leadership to this new role. He will oversee the company’s centralized project and program management teams within the National Accounts and Integrated Solutions departments. His expertise in operational excellence will be critical …
Campbell, Calif. — TOGO’S Sandwiches, a beloved West Coast sandwich chain, has reaffirmed Glenn Lunde as its chief executive officer. Lunde’s leadership has been instrumental in strengthening the brand’s position in the competitive fast-casual market, and he will continue driving the company’s growth and strategic direction. With Lunde at the helm, TOGO’S will advance several key priorities in the years ahead. These include enhancing loyalty programs, expanding digital and delivery capabilities and driving continued franchise growth. He will collaborate closely with the leadership team and franchise partners to ensure TOGO’S …
Manasquan, N.J. — Jersey Mike’s Subs has appointed Stacy Peterson as president and chief operating officer. Peterson is a restaurant industry veteran who has led revenue-driving initiatives in various leadership roles, including at fast-growing global brands. In her new role, Peterson will lead Jersey Mike’s U.S. operations and oversee marketing and technology, drawing on her extensive experience to drive innovation and operational excellence, accelerate digital transformation and strengthen the company’s leadership in the marketplace. “As we continue to build out our strategic growth plan to support global expansion, I am …
Los Angeles — Sweetgreen, Inc. has announced the retirement of Mitch Reback and the appointment of Jamie McConnell as the company’s chief financial officer. Reback’s retirement will be effective Sept. 21, 2025, and McConnell’s appointment will be effective Sept. 22, 2025. Reback will remain engaged with the company in an advisory role for 6 months to support the transition. McConnell joins the company from Chipotle. Reback had served as chief financial officer of Sweetgreen since 2015. He joined the company in its early stages, when it was a fast-growing regional …
Kansas City — The Big Biscuit, a modern All-American breakfast and lunch franchise concept, has named Alexandra (Alex) Clark as its vice president of finance. She joins the team from Jefferson’s, a fast-growing full-service restaurant concept. Clark brings more than 30 years of accounting and financial leadership experience, including two decades focused on the restaurant franchising sector. She most recently served as vice president of finance at Jefferson’s, where she oversaw financial planning and systems. Before that, she was chief financial officer for Goodcents Deli Fresh Subs, where she guided …
Los Angeles — FAT (Fresh. Authentic. Tasty.) Brands Inc., parent company of Fatburger, Johnny Rockets, Round Table Pizza and 15 other restaurant concepts, announces the return of Andrew (Andy) Wiederhorn as chief executive officer. Effective Sept. 3, Ken Kuick will be exclusively focused on his roles as chief financial officer of FAT Brands and Twin Hospitality Group Inc., and Taylor Wiederhorn will continue to serve as chief development officer. Kuick and Taylor Wiederhorn had been serving as co-CEOs of FAT Brands. “I am grateful to both Ken and Taylor for …
Charlotte, N.C. — Driven Brands, parent company of Take 5 Oil Change and other automotive services related concepts, is unveiling two senior leadership promotions within its organization. Mo Khalid, former executive vice president and group president of Take 5 Oil Change, has been appointed chief operating officer of Driven Brands, overseeing the Take 5 Oil Change and Franchise Brands segments. In his former role at Take 5 Oil Change, Khalid led the brand’s rapid growth from approximately 850 to over 1,200 locations in under 2 years. In his new role, …
Minneapolis — Caribou Coffee, a leading specialty coffee retailer, has appointed Scott Kennedy as president and chief executive officer, effective immediately. Kennedy previously served as chief financial officer and was appointed to the role of interim CEO in March 2025. “I am delighted to announce Scott’s appointment as president and CEO of Caribou Coffee. I am confident Scott’s focus on building a winning team and culture along with delivering exceptional guest experiences in our Caribou coffeehouses everyday will help make this great brand a great business,” says José Cil, chairman …