After 11 years leading Fogo de Chão, chief executive officer Larry Johnson is retiring from the position on December 31, the company announced. At the beginning of 2020, the Brazilian steakhouse’s current president, Barry McGowan, will move into the CEO role and join the board of directors. Johnson’s involvement with the company will not end… read more

Papa John’s International Inc. announced the appointment of a new president and CEO. Rob Lynch comes to the pizza brand from Arby’s where he served as president since 2017. Lynch replaces Steve Ritchie who was on the job since July of 2015. “I am thrilled to welcome Rob to Papa John’s at this pivotal moment… read more

Bonchon has appointed Wingstop veteran Flynn Dekker as its CEO, the Korean fried chicken chain’s board said. Dekker replaces Bonchon founder Jinduk Seo, who remains a shareholder and will continue to be a member of the board of directors. VIG Partners, a private-equity firm based in Seoul, South Korea, acquired majority control of the company… read more

Dunkin’ Brands Group Inc., parent to Dunkin’ and Baskin-Robbins, has named Stephanie Lilak as senior vice president and chief human resources officer, the company said. Lilak will report to Dunkin’ CEO Dave Hoffmann, the Canton, Mass.-based Dunkin’ Brands announced. She succeeds Rich Emmett, who retired earlier this year as the company’s chief legal and human… read more

Yum! Brands Inc. has named new CEOs for its Pizza Hut and Taco Bell divisions, the company said. The Louisville, Ky.-based quick-service company said with the appointments of Mark King to head the Irvine, Calif.-based Taco Bell division and Artie Starrs, 42, to head the Plano, Texas-based Pizza Hut that all three of its brands… read more

The former marketing director at Buffalo Wild Wings has flown to a different coop — Famous Dave’s. KC Glaser will start his new position at the Minnetonka-based barbecue chain July 8. He’ll focus on delivering a consistent brand message for the chain, being responsible for the overall marketing strategy, planning and execution of marketing initiatives… read more

CraftWorks Holdings has named industry veteran Marc Buehler to the new position of divisional president for its brewery and specialty restaurants, the company said. Buehler, who most recently served as CEO at Nashville-based Dick’s Last Resort, will oversee CraftWorks’ Rock Bottom Restaurants & Breweries, Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurants, Chophouse, A1A, Big River, Ragtime and Seven… read more

Effective Aug. 8. In his new role, Mr. Turner will assume global responsibility for finance, corporate strategy, supply chain and information technology. He joins Yum! Brands from PepsiCo, where he held several leadership positions. Most recently, he led PepsiCo’s retail and ecommerce businesses with Walmart in the United States and 25 other countries as senior… read more

TJF USA LLC, the parent company to the fast-casual Tijuana Flats brand, has named three new executives, including a CEO and a chief financial officer, the company said. The Altamonte Springs, Fla.-based fast-casual brand said Brian Wright, most recently CEO and board member at Northborough, Mass.-based Bertucci’s Italian Restaurant, would succeed Rick Van Warner in… read more