Seattle — Kevin Johnson, president and chief operating officer of Starbucks Corporation and a 7-year member of the Starbucks board of directors, will assume the role and responsibilities of president and chief executive officer, effective April 3, 2017.
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Dublin, Ohio — On December 1, 2016, The Wendy’s Company joined EPA’s ENERGY STAR program as an ENERGY STAR partner. As part of the program, Wendy’s will work to improve energy efficiency through a strategic, corporate energy management program that will enhance the company’s energy strategy.
Prairie Du Sac, Wis. — Joseph Koss, who has been chief financial officer for Culver Franchising System Inc. (CFSI) since 2000, will become president and chief executive officer, effective January 1, 2017. Koss will succeed Phil Keiser, who passed away on October 15, 2016.
Spokane, Wash. — Ecova, a leading energy and sustainability management company, has been selected by Kona Grill Inc. to provide waste expense management strategy and utility expense data management for the American grill and sushi bar chain’s more than 43 restaurants in the United States and Puerto Rico.
Richardson, Texas — Dickey’s Barbecue Pit continues to expand in its home state of Texas with three new locations in the North Texas area. The three new stores will be located in Richardson, Fairview and Garland with the first being slated to open in summer 2017.
Canton, Mass. — Dunkin’ Donuts has signed a multi-unit store development agreement with franchise group Safari Foods Inc. to develop six restaurants in Greenville, N.C., and three new restaurants in Raleigh-Durham, N.C., over the next several years. The first restaurant is planned to open in Greenville in 2017.