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Lamps Plus Names New Chief Digital Officer

by Katie Lee

Los Angeles — Lamps Plus, a leading home specialty lighting retailer, has hired Richard Hoalst as chief digital officer in a newly created role. Reporting to CEO Jason Goldberger, Hoalst will lead the transformation of the company’s digital commerce efforts across website, marketing, creative and marketplaces. He joins the company from Guitar Center. Hoalst joins the company with nearly 30 years of diverse leadership experience overseeing e-commerce, marketing and merchandising teams across iconic brands in a variety of industries. Most recently, he served as executive vice president – chief customer …

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The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf® Appoints Industry Veteran as Franchise Sales Manager

by Katie Lee

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 …

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Jack in the Box Executive Vice President and CFO to Depart

by Katie Lee

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 …

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Whataburger Names Chief Supply Chain Officer

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San Antonio — Whataburger® has appointed Todd Huetinck as its new chief supply chain officer. With nearly two decades of global supply chain leadership, Huetinck has expertise across sourcing, distribution, logistics, food safety, supplier quality management, continuous improvement and product commercialization. His first day at Whataburger was Oct. 1. Huetinck joins Whataburger from CKE Restaurants, where he most recently served as senior vice president, supply chain management, overseeing operations for 3,000 Carl’s Jr. and Hardee’s restaurants. Throughout his 18 years at CKE, he took on increasingly responsible roles, making significant …

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Duro-Last® Names New Vice President of Finance

by Katie Lee

Saginaw, Mich. — Duro-Last, a member of Holcim Building Envelope, has appointed Albert Frattaroli as its new vice president of finance. In this role, Frattaroli will oversee Duro-Last’s financial strategy and operations, driving initiatives to enhance profitability, streamline financial processes and support continued growth. Frattaroli brings more than 20 years of experience in finance, having held leadership positions with global organizations such as Amcor, Owens Corning, Ally Bank, Honeywell International and PricewaterhouseCoopers. His expertise spans financial planning and analysis, operations finance, internal controls, acquisition integration and team leadership. “We are …

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Batteries Plus Strengthens Leadership with New Appointments

by Katie Lee

Hartland, Wis. — Batteries Plus is laying the foundation for future expansion with a restructured franchise development strategy, emphasizing leadership, diversity and opportunities for underrepresented communities. As part of this strategy, the brand is announcing two key leadership appointments that will play a pivotal role in both domestic growth and building a foundation for potential future international expansion. Victor Daher (pictured), a seasoned franchise development expert with extensive experience in diverse markets, has been named the global vice president of franchise development after 4 successful years with Batteries Plus. Fluent …

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Ahold Delhaize USA Makes Leadership Changes at Stop & Shop

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Quincy, Mass. — Ahold Delhaize USA has appointed Roger Wheeler, chief commercial officer for Ahold Delhaize USA, as president of Stop & Shop, effective Sept. 30, 2024. The previous Stop & Shop president, Gordon Reid, plans to retire in mid-2025. “At Ahold Delhaize USA, it’s a strength of our organization that we have a depth of internal leadership talent, which will ensure a smooth transition,” says JJ Fleeman, CEO of Ahold Delhaize USA. “A native of Massachusetts with more than 30 years of experience in the supermarket industry, and nearly …

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IHOP President to Retire; Successor is Appointed

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Pasadena, Calif. — IHOP®, a leader in the family dining restaurant sector, has announced that Jay Johns will retire after 16 years at Dine Brands and nearly 6 years as president of IHOP. Johns will step down from his role on January 6, 2025, but will remain involved with the company in an advisory capacity until March 2025. Lawrence Kim, previously chief innovation officer at YUM! Brands, has been appointed president designee, effective October 21, 2024, and will assume the title of IHOP president on January 6, 2025. Since joining …

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Red Lobster Exits Bankruptcy; New CEO is Named

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Orlando, Fla. — In mid-September, The Red Lobster® restaurant chain exited Chapter 11 restructuring following the company’s acquisition by a new owner: RL Investor Holdings LLC. RL Investor Holdings is an entity created by funds managed by affiliates of Fortress Investment Group LLC, alongside co-investors TCW Private Credit and Blue Torch. “Red Lobster is now a stronger, more resilient company, and today is the start of a new chapter in our history,” says Damola Adamolekun, the new CEO of Red Lobster. “From the opening of our first restaurant in 1968, …

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Target Names New Chief Financial Officer

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Minneapolis — Target Corporation has named Jim Lee as chief financial officer, effective Sept. 22. He will be responsible for financial planning and analysis, finance capabilities, internal audit, accounting, investor relations, treasury, tax, risk, financial products and services and corporate development. He succeeds COO Michael Fiddelke.  “As a successful leader in finance and strategy, Jim will oversee the central role our finance team plays in fueling our long term profitable growth,” says Brian Cornell, chair and CEO, Target. “With decades leading core finance functions and nurturing growth, Jim will complement …

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