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Bed Bath & Beyond Names Chief Accounting Officer and Deputy CFO

by Katie Lee

Nashville, Tenn. — Bed Bath & Beyond, Inc. has appointed Jill Windrum, CPA, as chief accounting officer and deputy chief financial officer. Windrum brings almost 25 years of financial and accounting expertise. She has served in multiple CFO roles, including as chief financial officer of Maxar Technologies’ approximately $500 million U.S. Government business, CFO of its $1 billion Earth Intelligence business and interim CFO of Maxar during its acquisition by Advent International. “We are building a company that demands financial rigor, operating discipline and accountability at every level, and that …

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Qu Appoints Founder of Brink POS as Chief Product & Technology Officer

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Arlington, Va. — Restaurant technology is entering one of its most significant periods of transformation, as advances in artificial intelligence and edge technologies reshape how restaurants operate and serve guests. To help enterprise QSR and fast-casual brands navigate these technology shifts, Qu has appointed restaurant technology pioneer Paul Rubin as chief product & technology officer. Rubin brings more than 30 years of experience building and scaling restaurant technology platforms, including founding Brink POS, one of the industry’s first cloud-based point-of-sale systems, and helping guide product strategy at PAR Technology. At …

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Papa Johns Names Global Chief Development Officer & SVP, International

by Katie Lee

Louisville, Ky. — Papa Johns International, Inc. has made some changes to its leadership team to further support the company’s ongoing strategic transformation. John Matter, who serves as senior vice president, general counsel and interim head of North American development, has been named to the newly created position of global chief development officer and assistant corporate secretary, which will be responsible for leading growth and development strategy, including global expansion, franchise development, strategic partnerships and other opportunities to create shareholder value. Matter has more than 25 years of legal and …

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Portillo’s Names New Chief Financial Officer

by Katie Lee

Chicago — Portillo’s, a fast-casual restaurant concept known for serving Chicago-style favorites for more than 60 years, has appointed Kevin Kalicak as chief financial officer and treasurer, effective Sept. 7, 2026. Kalicak joins Portillo’s bringing decades of financial leadership within the restaurant industry, serving in various roles with Darden Restaurants for more than 25 years. As CFO of Portillo’s, he will oversee the company’s finance organization, including financial planning and analysis, accounting, investor relations, internal audit, tax, supply chain and other corporate financial functions. “Kevin is a proven financial leader …

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Mr Gatti’s Pizza Plans Full Ownership Transition as CEO Retires

by Katie Lee

Fort Worth, Texas — Mr Gatti’s Pizza, a fast-growing pizza and family entertainment brand, has said that entrepreneur and longtime franchisee G. Brint Ryan has acquired the remaining ownership interest in the company, becoming the primary owner of the Mr Gatti’s brand. The announcement also marks the beginning of CEO Jim Phillips’ planned retirement following more than a decade leading the company. Ryan first became a co-owner of Mr Gatti’s in December 2025. With the completion of this transaction, he assumes primary ownership of the franchisor and will oversee the …

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Destination XL Group, Inc. Names Current Chairman as Interim CEO

by Katie Lee

Canton, Mass. — Lionel Conacher, chairman of the board of directors of Destination XL Group, Inc., has been named interim chief executive officer, effective Aug. 12, 2026. Conacher will continue in his role as chairman of the DXL board. His appointment follows the previously announced retirement of Harvey Kanter, effective Aug. 11, 2026. Kanter will also step down from the board at that time. “Our board will conduct a thorough search to identify the right leader to execute on our strategic priorities and capture the opportunities ahead in a dynamic …

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Best Buy Appoints New Chief Financial Officer

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Minneapolis — Best Buy Co., Inc. has named Anne Bramman as executive vice president and chief financial officer, effective Aug. 19. She will succeed Matt Bilunas, who stepped down at the end of July. Bramman joins Best Buy with more than 30 years of leadership experience across finance, operations, strategy and transformation. In her new role, she will lead Best Buy’s global finance organization and help drive the company’s strategic priorities in partnership with incoming CEO Jason Bonfig and the rest of the leadership team. “Anne brings an impressive and …

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SilverChef USA Appoints Director of Operations and Customer Experience

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Dallas — SilverChef USA, part of the Australian-founded hospitality equipment financier SilverChef Group, has appointed Madeleine Hopkins as director of operations and customer experience. Hopkins, who has led complex operations and departments across SilverChef’s Australian and Canadian teams, will work alongside Jon Jacobs, president of U.S. operations. With Hopkins’ appointment as the first operations lead in the U.S., SilverChef is building on its commitment to supporting its growing network of commercial kitchen equipment dealers, distributors and hospitality operators as it faces rapid growth in the country. In her new role, …

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McDonald’s Appoints President of McDonald’s USA

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Chicago — McDonald’s Corporation has promoted Skye Anderson, a company executive with more than 26 years of McDonald’s experience, to president, McDonald’s USA, effective Aug. 4. She succeeds Joe Erlinger, who has decided to leave the company after more than two decades with McDonald’s, including almost 7 years leading the U.S. business. Anderson most recently was chief operating officer. Anderson’s appointment reflects the company’s focus on improving everyday restaurant experience, strengthening value offerings for customers and driving long term profitable growth across the U.S. business. In this role, she will …

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Whataburger Taps QSR Finance Veteran as Next CFO

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San Antonio — Whataburger® has named QSR finance veteran Ryan Moore as its next chief financial officer. Moore joins Whataburger July 31, bringing deep restaurant experience to help guide the company’s financial strategy as the brand continues to grow. “Ryan is a proven financial leader with deep experience in the restaurant industry and a strong track record of helping brands navigate periods of meaningful growth,” says Debbie Stroud, Whataburger’s president and CEO. “He’s a collaborative leader who understands that when you invest wisely in your people, your operations and the …

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