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P.F. Chang’s Names New Chief Executive Officer

by Katie Lee

Scottsdale, Ariz. — P.F. Chang’s has hired Jim Mazany as its new chief executive officer, effective immediately. Mazany succeeds Brad Hill and will lead the company into its next phase of growth, innovation and global expansion. Mazany is a proven leader in scaling restaurant brands, driving operational excellence and delivering engaging guest experiences across some of the most recognized names in the restaurant industry. Most recently, he served as chairman and CEO of Rosa Mexicano, Yardbird and Shell Shack, where he spearheaded brand expansion and elevated operational performance as operating …

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BJ’s Restaurants, Inc. Names New CFO

by Katie Lee

Huntington Beach, Calif. — BJ’s Restaurants, Inc. has appointed Todd Wilson as chief financial officer, effective Dec. 15, 2025. Most recently and since November 2022, he was the CFO of Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. where he played an integral role in improving restaurant-level margins and achieving improved financial results, while driving effective communication with the investment community. Prior to Red Robin, from 2018 to 2022, Wilson was CFO of Hopdoddy Burger Bar, where he engineered significant operating margin expansion, doubled unit count through organic growth & acquisition, and completed …

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Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. CFO to Depart; New COO is Named

by Katie Lee

Englewood, Colo. — Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc., a full-service restaurant chain serving high-quality gourmet burgers in a family-friendly atmosphere, has announced that Todd Wilson, chief financial officer, will depart the company on Dec. 12, 2025. Red Robin has begun a formal search to identify qualified candidates to fill the CFO position. “On behalf of everyone at Red Robin and our board of directors, I would like to thank Todd for his many contributions during his tenure as CFO,” says Dave Pace, president and chief executive officer. “The future of …

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CarMax Names Interim President & CEO

by Katie Lee

Richmond, Va. — CarMax, Inc. has made leadership changes to strengthen its business. David McCreight, a member of the board of directors and proven retail business leader and brand strategist, has been named interim president and chief executive officer. Concurrently with McCreight’s appointment, current chair of the board, Tom Folliard, an executive with a 30-year history with CarMax, including as CEO from 2006 to 2016, has been appointed interim executive chair of the board. Current CEO Bill Nash is stepping down from his position and as a member of the …

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RBI Names New President of Popeyes and COO of Burger King

by Katie Lee

Miami — According to CEO Josh Kobza, Restaurant Brands International (RBI) has made two key leadership appointments.  Peter Perdue has been appointed president of Popeyes, U.S. and Canada, succeeding Jeff Klein who will be leaving the company. Perdue, a 12-year RBI veteran, most recently served as chief operating officer of Burger King U.S. & Canada, where he was instrumental in the brand’s Reclaim the Flame operations turnaround. His experience spans operations, franchising and finance, including leadership as regional vice president for Burger King in the Asia Pacific region. Nicolas (Nico) Henrich has been appointed …

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Parts Town Honors 10 Technicians for Excellence in the Foodservice Equipment Industry

by Katie Lee

Addison, Ill. — Parts Town, a technology innovator and distributor of original equipment manufacturer (OEM) foodservice parts, HVAC parts and residential appliance parts, has named the 10 final recipients of its 2025 Technician Scholarship Award program at this year’s Commercial Food Equipment Service Association (CFESA) Annual Conference. CFESA is the leading trade association dedicated to advancing the commercial food equipment service industry through training, advocacy and professional development. Since the launch of the program in 2022, Parts Town has awarded more than $85,000 in scholarships, including more than $22,000 in …

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Floor & Decor Shares Leadership Transition Plan

by Katie Lee

Atlanta — The board of directors of Floor & Decor Holdings, Inc., a leading specialty retailer of hard surface flooring, has appointed Bradley Paulsen, currently serving as president, as its new chief executive officer and a member of the board, effective Dec. 26, 2025. At that time, Thomas Taylor, the company’s current CEO, will transition to the role of executive chair of the board. In this capacity, he will remain actively involved in shaping Floor & Decor’s long term vision for strategic growth and supporting its continued expansion toward 500 …

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Church’s Texas Chicken® Appoints New Chief Development Officer

by Katie Lee

Atlanta — Church’s Texas Chicken®, one of the largest quick-service chicken restaurant chains in the world, has appointed Bobby Morena as chief development officer, effective Nov. 3, 2025. He joins the company from GoTo Foods. In his new role, Morena will lead all aspects of Church’s domestic development strategy, including franchise sales, real estate, design and construction, with a focus on accelerating the expansion of the brand across the U.S. Morena will report to Roland Gonzalez, CEO and president. Morena has more than 25 years of experience in franchise development …

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Murphy USA Inc. Promotes COO to President/CEO & COO

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El Dorado, Ark. — The Murphy USA Inc. board of directors has appointed its chief operating officer, Mindy K. West, to also serve as president. She will succeed Andrew Clyde as the company’s president and chief executive officer, effective Jan. 1, 2026. West will also become a member of the board of directors on that date. Clyde will retire from the board on Dec. 31, 2025. “On behalf of the board, I am delighted to welcome Mindy as Murphy USA’s next president and CEO and as a member of our …

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Bed Bath & Beyond Appoints EVP and Chief Digital, Product & Technology Officer

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Murray, Utah — Bed Bath & Beyond, Inc., owner of Bed Bath & Beyond, Overstock, buybuy BABY and a blockchain asset portfolio, has appointed Rick Lockton as executive vice president and chief digital, product and technology officer. In his new role, Lockton will lead all digital, AI, product and technology functions, advancing Bed Bath & Beyond’s position as a leader in retail innovation and home technology. Effective Nov. 3, 2025, Lockton will join the executive leadership team to lead the company’s digital transformation and product innovation strategy. He will oversee …

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