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Scott Drake named CEO of Chuck E. Cheese owner CEC Entertainment

 By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 03, 2026

David McKillips, who had led the company for six years, is stepping down. Drake had been the company’s chief financial officer.

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Shake Shack adds a chief commercial officer and more restaurant leadership changes

 By Restaurant Business Staff on Jan. 23, 2026

Executive Summary: The latest job updates in the restaurant industry.

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Del Taco names several new executives under its new owner

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 15, 2026

Ulyses Camacho was named chief transformation officer of the fast-food Mexican chain as Yadav Enterprises takes over ownership. Noah Chillingworth was named chief marketing officer.

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Clay Dover named CEO of Savory Fund

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 07, 2026

The private-equity firm’s cofounder, Shauna Smith, was named managing director. Dover had previously been chief executive of the fast-casual chain Velvet Taco.

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Big changes ahead for 7-Eleven in 2026

By Diane Adam on Jan. 05, 2026

Joe DePinto, longtime CEO of the convenience-store giant, retires as the company plots a sweeping transformation, including a major foodservice reboot.

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7 Brew, Mountain Mike's Pizza, Sonny's BBQ and more make executive moves

By Restaurant Business Staff on Dec. 19, 2025

Executive Summary: Here are the latest leadership changes in the restaurant industry.

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New leadership at Little Caesars, Riko's Pizza, Maria Empanada and more

By Restaurant Business Staff on Dec. 12, 2025

Executive Summary: Here are the latest executive moves across the restaurant industry.

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Sonic owner Inspire Brands reconfigures its leadership team

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 10, 2025

John Kelly was named brand president of Sonic and John Dawson was named president of U.S. development and the company brought in leadership to oversee its fast-casual Buffalo Wild Wings Go concept.

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Texas Roadhouse, Red Robin, Teriyaki Madness and more chains make executive moves

By Restaurant Business Staff on Dec. 05, 2025

Executive Summary: Here are the latest leadership changes in the restaurant industry.

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Velvet Taco taps Voodoo Doughnuts chief as CEO

By Lisa Jennings on Dec. 03, 2025

Chris Schultz moves from wacky doughnuts to inventive tacos, replacing Clay Dover. The fast-casual taco chain has plans for the next phase of growth, including nontraditional locations.

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