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Gap Inc. Names Chief Business/Strategy Officer & Chief People Officer

by Katie Lee

San Francisco — Gap Inc. has appointed Eric Chan as chief business and strategy officer and Amy Thompson as chief people officer. Both leaders will join Gap Inc.’s executive leadership team and report to Gap’s president and chief executive officer, Richard Dickson. “Eric Chan and Amy Thompson will play a critical role in solidifying our foundation as we redefine Gap Inc. for a new era — one where operational rigor becomes a consistent cornerstone of strength for us, bolstered by best-in-class talent and a culture of creativity — all paving …

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Sterling Hospitality, Operator of Marlow’s Tavern, Promotes 2 Leaders

by Katie Lee

Atlanta — Sterling Hospitality has promoted two team members to new roles within the company. Ben Krawiecki has been elevated to the role of director of culinary and purchasing, and Mike Fickett has been promoted to director of support and client relations. “We couldn’t be more thrilled with Ben and Mike’s contribution to Sterling Hospitality and the growth of our concepts during their tenure across the board,” says John C. Metz, executive chef, CEO and co-founder of Sterling Hospitality. “Their relationships, attention to detail and hospitality will enhance our offerings …

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Paytronix Appoints New Chief Financial Officer

by Katie Lee

Newton, Mass. — Paytronix, a leading digital guest engagement platform for restaurants and convenience stores, has appointed Eric Steele as chief financial officer. He replaces acting CFO Lee Barnes, who will continue to serve as Paytronix’s chief data officer and take on additional responsibility as chief of staff. Steele joins Paytronix from Snap One, where he played a key role in scaling the business to a public company with more than $1 billion in revenue. At Snap One, he most recently served as senior vice president of finance & corporate …

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RaceTrac, Inc. Promotes Natalie Morhous to CEO

by Katie Lee

Atlanta — The RaceTrac board of directors has promoted Natalie Morhous to CEO of RaceTrac, Inc. Max McBrayer previously served as CEO, alongside Morhous, who previously served in the role of president. The leadership change was effective January 2, 2024. Since assuming their respective positions as CEO and president in 2019, McBrayer and Morhous have partnered on RaceTrac’s business decisions and strategy development. Together, they led the company through an unprecedented global pandemic, shifted RaceTrac’s growth strategy to expand to new markets and new prototypes, and finalized RaceTrac’s acquisition of …

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Good Times Restaurants Inc. Welcomes SVP of Finance and Accounting

by Katie Lee

Golden, Colo. — Good Times Restaurants Inc., operator of Bad Daddy’s Burger Bar and Good Times Burgers & Frozen Custard, has named Keri August as senior vice president of finance and accounting. August joins the company after having served as a consultant to Good Times from August 2023 through the date of her appointment. Prior to that, she was employed by InfoSync Services, a restaurant-focused accounting outsourcing services firm where she was most recently a vice president FAO, a position she held since April 2022. “I am delighted to officially …

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Sevan Announces Two Leadership Promotions to Operations Team

by Katie Lee

Downers Grove, Ill. — Sevan Multi-Site Solutions, Inc. (Sevan) has promoted two vice presidents on the operations team. Timothy Kratz and Damian Krebsbach bring vital experience and innovative perspectives to drive Sevan’s continued success in the multi-site space. Kratz, promoted to vice president of operations of civil, zoning & permitting (CZP), has been with Sevan for over a decade and is a seasoned Licensed Professional Engineer. Kratz serves as Sevan’s principal civil engineer, overseeing civil engineering, entitlement and development, planning, zoning and permitting, preconstruction activities and real estate assessments. His …

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The Container Store Group, Inc. Promotes 2 Executive Leaders

by Katie Lee

Coppell, Texas — The Container Store Group, Inc. has elevated its executive vice president of e-commerce and digital marketing, Lindy Rawlinson, to chief digital officer. In addition, its vice president of stores, Jennifer Pape, has been promoted to senior vice president of stores. Both leaders will report directly to the CEO and president, Satish Malhotra, and serve on the company’s executive leadership team. Rawlinson joined The Container Store in 2021 with more than 20 years of experience in digital retail. Over the past 2 years she has built a dynamic …

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Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux Adds to Leadership Team

by Katie Lee

Baton Rouge, La. — Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux has appointed two industry veterans with Jamie Davis being named vice president of supply chain & procurement and Tyler Schack stepping in as the vice president of technology. “We are thrilled to welcome Jamie Davis and Tyler Schack to the Walk-On’s family. Their extensive experience and proven track records in their respective fields align seamlessly with our commitment to delivering top-notch experiences for our guests and assembling a high-caliber team to drive Walk-On’s to new heights,” says Chris Dawson, CEO of Walk-On’s. Davis …

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TGI Fridays Names U.S. President & COO; President of International Markets & CFO

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Dallas — TGI Fridays® has hired Ray Risley as U.S president and chief operating officer and Nik Rupp as president of international markets and chief financial officer. Both will report directly to CEO Weldon Spangler. This news comes as TGI Fridays continues the revitalization of its brand. In the role as U.S. president and COO, Risley will be responsible for the supervision and management of the operational facets and performance standards of all TGI Fridays establishments within the United States, both company-owned and franchised entities. Risley joins TGI Fridays after …

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QSR Tech Leader Qu Expands Executive Leadership Team

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Bethesda, Md. — Qu, the unified commerce platform built for enterprise-scale, quick-service and fast-casual restaurants, has added two new executives to its management team. John Morrison, formerly an executive at Toast, is a 20+ year restaurant tech veteran that will serve as senior vice president of operations. Peter “Reyn” Holden will take the reins as Qu’s chief financial officer. “One of the key differentiators Qu is known for in the industry is the customer experience it provides,” says Amir Hudda, CEO of Qu. “As we grow to serve larger brands …

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