Management

SPB Hospitality Promotes Kristen Hohl to VP of Marketing
Hohl previously served as Senior Director of Marketing for the operator and franchisor of full-service dining restaurants.
Wingstop's New CIO
Chris Fallon previously worked for Starbucks and is now charged with leading Wingstop's enterprise and restaurant technology solutions, IT infrastructure and information security.

Ferit Ferhangil Named CEO of Waramaug Hospitality

Ferhangil will succeed Leslie Ng, who will assume the position of Co-Vice Chairman.
Shake Shack CEO Randy Garutti Announces Retirement

Garutti will continue to lead the company as the board searches his replacement and through that transition.
Rock N Roll Sushi Hires New CEO, VP of Operations

CEO Chris Kramolis, who has served in the role since October 2020, will stay on with the Tampa-based company as Chief Development Officer to focus on franchise development and real estate.
Huddle House Names Blain Shortreed Brand President

Industry vet previously served as CEO of Long John Silver's. He also served as Vice President of Operations for Yum! Restaurants Canada.
Sprinkles Promotes Justin Murakami to Chief Operating Officer

Under his stewardship, Murakami took the brand’s iconic cupcake ATMs beyond their brick-and-mortar locations and launched the non-traditional Cupcake ATM business.
Noodles & Company Hiring for New CEO

Former Panera Bread President Drew Madsen appointed as Interim CEO after Dave Boennighausen departs the company.
Scott Lawton Named CEO of Uncle Julio's

Lawton will continue as CEO of bartaco in addition to assuming the responsibilities of CEO of Uncle Julio's. RJ Thomas was named President and Chief Operating Officer.
Ruby Slipper Promotes Lakeisha Britten to Regional Director of Operations

Regional Director of Operations Jason Synakiewicz is relocating to continue his career in Denver.

SPB Hospitality Promotes Kristen Hohl to VP of Marketing