Atlanta — GPS Hospitality, a fast-growing Atlanta-based franchisee group with more than 220 BURGER KING® restaurants, has appointed Brian Arnold as chief development officer.
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Manchester, Conn. — Bob’s Discount Furniture has promoted Michael Skirvin to president and chief executive officer of the company. He has served as president and chief operating officer since 2011. Skirvin succeeds Ted English, who has overseen the company’s expansion from 27 stores in seven states when he joined in 2006 to 69 stores in 12 states across the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic and Midwest today. English, who has been elevated to executive chairman, will remain actively involved with the company.
Tampa, Fla. — Bloomin’ Brands, Inc. has appointed Mike Kappitt as president of Carrabba’s Italian Grill. In this role, Kappitt will be responsible for leading the operations and development of the Carrabba’s brand in the United States. Kappitt most recently served as the senior vice president and chief marketing officer of Bloomin’ Brands.
Richardson, Texas — Crest Foods Inc., the franchisor of Nestle® Toll House® Café by Chip®, has promoted Patrick Hummel to the role of vice president of franchise development, effective immediately. He replaces Scott McIntosh, who left to pursue a similar role with another restaurant chain.
San Jose, Calif. — Togo’s Eateries, LLC has promoted two senior vice presidents to c-level positions. Susan Koch, former senior vice president of finance, has been named chief financial officer, and Todd Peterson, former senior vice president of franchise development, has been named chief development officer. Koch and Peterson will continue to play instrumental roles in the revitalization and expansion of Togo’s.
Minneapolis — Target Corporation has promoted Janna Potts to executive vice president, chief stores officer. Potts will be responsible for the leadership of Target’s 1,805 stores across the United States. Potts will replace Tina Tyler and will assume the position effective immediately. She will serve as a member of Target’s leadership team and will report to Target’s chief operating officer, John Mulligan.
Latham, N.Y. — DWM Facilities Maintenance has promoted Katie Whitt to the newly created vice president of strategic accounts position. Whitt formerly held the position of national sales director from 2000-2015. Whitt will be responsible for strategic operations, business development and overall portfolio management for the company’s national accounts.
Cincinnati — The Kroger Co. has promoted Scot Hendricks to president of Kroger’s Delta division, effective October 1. Kroger’s Delta division is based in Memphis, Tenn., and operates stores in Western Tennessee, Kentucky, Mississippi, Arkansas and Missouri.