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Wilmington, N.C. — Clean Eatz, a health-focused lifestyle brand and meal plan franchise, has appointed 30-year restaurant and retail industry leader Eric Wyatt as the first CEO of the brand. Wyatt most recently served as CEO of California-based NORMS Restaurants and has held C-level leadership roles at Boston Market and Corner Bakery Cafe. He also held senior positions at Hardee’s Restaurants, Panera Bread and Starbucks, where he consistently demonstrated his ability to mentor and support team members, improve operational efficiency and lead successful market expansions. “Eric’s journey brings our founding …

Campbell, Calif. — TOGO’S Sandwiches, a beloved West Coast sandwich chain, has appointed its chief financial officer, Matt Dowling, to CEO following Glenn Lunde’s decision to step down. Lunde’s leadership helped position the brand for growth, and Dowling will follow suit in overseeing overall operations, set strategic goals, focus on growing unit count and drive financial performance while continuing his role as CFO. Dowling has more than 40 years of experience leading operations, company finances, analyzing financial data to guide strategic decisions, managing risks and communicating financial performance to stakeholders. …

Dallas — Fuzzy’s Taco Shop® has made two leadership appointments. Patrick Kirk, previously chief marketing officer, has been named president, in addition to his marketing role. Marshall Claycamp, previously executive director of operations services for IHOP, has been named chief operations officer for Fuzzy’s Taco Shop. In these new and expanded roles, Kirk will continue to define the Fuzzy’s Taco Shop experience, guide the brand’s future growth and manage all organizational aspects. Claycamp will lead all operations and franchise restaurant operations for the brand. “Patrick is no stranger to the …

Los Angeles — The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, the leading global specialty coffee and tea house, has appointed seasoned industry executive Cory Davenport as its new franchise sales manager. Davenport will be responsible for driving brand awareness and spearheading the company’s franchise expansion efforts across North America. He joins the company from Panera. Working alongside Michelle Reap, senior manager of franchise development, Davenport will focus on strategically communicating the brand’s value proposition to potential franchisees, highlighting its attractive and scalable business model. He will also manage franchise candidate recruitment …

San Diego — The executive vice president and chief financial officer of Jack in the Box Inc., Brian Scott, plans to resign. He has accepted a new position outside of the restaurant industry. To assist with a smooth transition, his last day with Jack in the Box will be Nov. 20, 2024. Dawn Hooper, a Jack in the Box veteran of 24 years who has previously served as interim chief financial officer, will assume the role of principal financial officer on Nov. 1 and interim CFO upon Scott’s departure. She …