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Toronto — Josh Kobza, chief executive officer of Restaurant Brands International Inc. (RBI) has announced leadership team changes to support the company’s long term growth outlook of reaching a minimum of 40,000 restaurants, $60 billion in system-wide sales and $3.2 billion in adjusted operating income by 2028. Sami Siddiqui has been appointed chief financial officer, succeeding Matt Dunnigan who is leaving the company. Jeff Klein has been appointed president of Popeyes U.S. and Canada, succeeding Siddiqui who has led the brand for nearly 4 years. Thiago Santelmo has been appointed …

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San Diego — Dean Gordon, senior vice president and chief supply chain officer of Jack in the Box Inc., will retire after 15 years at the organization. Gordon joined the company in February 2009 and has been pivotal in driving its growth and success. He has been senior vice president and chief supply chain officer since November 2019. During his tenure, Gordon has spearheaded numerous cost-saving initiatives and built invaluable relationships with the company’s franchise owners, suppliers and vendor partners that propelled Jack in the Box Inc. forward through a …

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Meadville, Pa. — Voodoo Franchise Group, a franchise with 18 brewpubs open across the U.S., has named Erik Ivey its new chief operating officer. Ivey has over two decades of experience in the restaurant space, having worked at multiple major brands including Quiznos, Chipotle and Yum! Brands. Voodoo Brewing Co. is a community of passionate beer lovers dedicated to pushing the boundaries of craft beer. Each community-focused brewpub has a customized logo, locally inspired menu and consistent local events, allowing Voodoo Brewing Co. franchise partners to become truly immersed in …

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Oceanside, Calif. — KBS, the largest privately held facility services provider in North America, has appointed Chris Studney as its new chief commercial officer. Studney will be responsible for sales, strategic account management and marketing at KBS. Studney is a highly successful global real estate and facilities services executive with a 25-year track record of driving industry leading growth at scale with clients, including in the same industries and services as KBS. Studney was previously with JLL, one of the largest commercial real estate services companies in the world and a …

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Wilmington, N.C. — Shuckin’ Shack Oyster Bar, a laid-back full-service seafood restaurant franchise with 19 units across the country, has promoted Sarah Meriam to chief operating officer. The promotion fills the role vacated in late 2022 due to the retirement of the previous COO. Aided by her operational acumen, Meriam has already driven impressive growth and development for the company. “Sarah’s operational background and desire to see our strategic franchise partners succeed makes this move a no-brainer for us,” says Jonathan Weathington, CEO. “Sarah, since joining our team 2 years …

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Dallas — Brinker International Inc. is making updates to its executive leadership team, including the retirement of Joe Taylor, executive vice president and chief financial officer; the appointment of Mika Ware as senior vice president and chief financial officer, effective June 27, 2024; and the appointment of Chris Caldwell as senior vice president and chief information officer, effective Feb. 26, 2024. Taylor intends to retire at the end of the company’s fiscal year in June 2024 after almost 25 years at the company. He will continue to serve the company …

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Columbus, Ohio — The fast-growing Ohio-based taco and tequila company, Condado Tacos, has appointed Natalie Harden as its new chief financial officer. Harden joins the company from Chuy’s, with 20 years of experience in both restaurant and consumer-related corporate finance. “We are pleased to welcome Natalie to the Condado team. As a results-driven leader, she brings a dynamic, data-based approach to growth, financial planning and business strategy,” says John G. Troiano, CEO of The Beekman Group and chairman of the board of Condado Tacos. “We couldn’t be more thrilled to …

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Dallas — RumbleOn, the country’s largest retailer of powersports vehicles, has appointed Brandy Treadway as its new senior vice president and chief legal officer. Treadway brings over two decades of legal expertise, including executive positions at J.C. Penney Company, Inc. and as a partner at Martin Powers & Counsel, PLLC. Treadway will lead RumbleOn’s legal and human resources functions. “We are thrilled to welcome Brandy to RumbleOn,” says Mike Kennedy, CEO of RumbleOn. “Her unique set of skills and her legal and HR background make her a great fit for …

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Newport Beach, Calif. — Mountain Mike’s Pizza, a leading California-based family-style pizza chain for more than 45 years, has promoted Jim Metevier as chief executive officer (CEO). Metevier previously served as Mountain Mike’s president and chief operating officer (COO) since 2018 and boasts more than 30 years in the restaurant industry — experience that has been instrumental in accelerating the brand’s considerable sales and franchise growth in the last half-decade. After being acquired in 2017 by new owners Chris Britt and Ed St. Geme, who made several key executive hires, …

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Salisbury, N.C. — Ahold Delhaize USA has promoted Marc Stolzman to chief sustainability officer, reporting to CEO JJ Fleeman. In this new role, Stolzman will oversee all aspects of health and sustainability for the U.S. businesses, including strategy and goal setting, in alignment with Ahold Delhaize global sustainability ambitions and commitments, as well as all U.S. regulatory, compliance and financial reporting. “As one of the largest food retailers on the East Coast, we are committed to being a sustainable retailer as we work to create healthier communities and a healthier …

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