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Papa Johns Names New Chief Digital and Technology Officer

by Katie Lee

Atlanta — Papa John’s International, Inc. has appointed Kevin Vasconi to chief digital and technology officer. He brings proven enterprise technology leadership to the company, having most recently served as chief information officer for The Wendy’s Company. While at Wendy’s, Vasconi led the team to triple its e-commerce business in 3 years through a consumer-centric approach, leveraging technology to build loyalty with Wendy’s customers. In his new role, Vasconi will be responsible for guiding the development and execution of Papa Johns long term strategy across the entire digital and technology …

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Mr Gatti’s Pizza Promotes Key Executives to Drive Continued Growth and Expansion

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Fort Worth, Texas — Mr Gatti’s Pizza has promoted two key executives. Travis Smith has been promoted to executive vice president, and Ryan Morris has been promoted to senior vice president of real estate and general counsel. “Travis and Ryan have demonstrated incredible dedication and played key roles in our brand’s success,” says Jim Philips, CEO of Mr Gatti’s Pizza. “With Travis focused on increasing the brand’s presence and revenue and Ryan leading our Walmart project, we know we are in great hands. These promotions are a testament to our …

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Nothing Bundt Cakes Names New COO

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Dallas — Nothing Bundt Cakes, the nation’s largest specialty cake company and a rapidly expanding franchisor, continues to build out its senior leadership team with the appointment of a new chief operations officer, Wanda Williams.  Williams joins Nothing Bundt Cakes from Yum! Brands, where she served as head of global franchising. In that role, she led overall franchise system management and franchisee relations across four major brands, working with over 1,500 franchisees. Prior to that, she was vice president of operations at Pizza Hut, responsible for enhancing the restaurant and delivery experience …

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Eyemart Express Names New Chief Financial Officer

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Farmers Branch, Texas — National optical retailer Eyemart Express has hired Aaron Cho to join the executive team as chief financial officer. Cho comes to Eyemart Express after serving as CFO of tech-enabled durable medical equipment provider Synapse Health. A strategic finance and operations veteran throughout the health care landscape, he previously held executive financial roles at Eyecare Services Partners; Access Dental Services, a subsidiary of Guardian Life Insurance; and Surgical Care Affiliates. Cho has also worked for CAPCO and Ernst & Young. “Aaron will be a key player in …

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Floor & Decor President to Retire

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Atlanta — Floor & Decor Holdings, Inc., a leading specialty retailer of hard surface flooring, has announced that its president, Trevor Lang, intends to retire from Floor & Decor. The company is undertaking a search for his successor. “Trevor has been a key partner of mine in leading Floor & Decor,” says Tom Taylor, CEO of Floor & Decor. “He has been an important part of our growth, and we would not be where we are today without his leadership of so many aspects of our business. I’m grateful that …

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Black Bear Diner Taps Industry Veteran as New Chief Operations Officer

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Redding, Calif. — Black Bear Diner, a leading full-service family dining concept known for its cabin-themed dining experience, has appointed Art Kilmer as chief operations officer (COO), replacing Jeff Guido, who retired on Aug. 14. This strategic hire underscores the company’s commitment to operational excellence and positions Black Bear Diner for continued expansion. Kilmer brings over two decades of restaurant industry experience, most recently serving as COO for P.F. Chang’s for 6 years, where he was responsible for more than 200 domestic restaurants and worked with more than 95 international …

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Paris Baguette Names VP of Operations & VP of Development

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Moonachie, N.J. — Paris Baguette, the renowned global bakery café franchise with over 170 locations across the U.S., has welcomed Norm Ginsberg to the team as its new vice president of operations. After 17 years with Bowlero, working his way up to key leadership positions, Ginsberg has developed a keen sense of what it means to always deliver the best possible experience through proper recruiting, training and operational systems. Ginsberg will oversee all operations aspects of Paris Baguette’s expanding network, focusing on maintaining the elevated guest experience, streamlining operations and …

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FAT Brands Bolsters Development Team with 2 New Senior Hires

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Los Angeles — FAT (Fresh. Authentic. Tasty.) Brands Inc. has hired Ammy Harrison as senior vice president of non-traditional development and Maiyo Hood as vice president of international development. The new team growth underscores FAT Brands’ commitment to driving organic growth, especially non-traditional and international. Year-over-year, the brand continues to build upon its over 2,300-unit global footprint. Harrison brings nearly 25 years of industry experience with high-growth restaurant brands, including spearheading non-traditional growth at Papa John’s International, Inc. Prior to joining FAT Brands, Harrison also served as vice president of …

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PUMA Appoints Senior Vice President, PUMA Group Sourcing

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Herzogenaurach, Germany — Sports company PUMA has appointed Indrajeet Sen as senior vice president, PUMA group sourcing, taking over the operational responsibilities of the chief sourcing officer role. PUMA’s chief sourcing officer, Anne-Laure Descours, has decided not to extend her board contract and will support the company as an external advisor in the field of sustainability. In his new position, Sen will oversee the global sourcing and development of footwear, apparel and accessories, as well as operations and sustainability, reporting directly to PUMA’s chief product officer, Maria Valdes. He will …

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Tony Roma’s Appoints First Female CEO

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Orlando, Fla. — Tony Roma’s, the world’s largest casual-dining concept renowned for its ribs, has appointed Mohaimina ‘Mina’ Haque as chief executive officer. She is the first female CEO to helm the 52-year-old brand. Mina Haque, Esq., is a seasoned attorney and founder of The Law Office of Mohaimina Haque, PLLC. Since 2021, she has served as Tony Roma’s outside counsel, managing global legal matters and providing strategic guidance. An Official Member of the Forbes Business Council, Mina’s deep expertise in business and franchise law has been pivotal in driving …

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