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Individuals influencing the direction of the restaurant industry

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Taco Bamba has a new CEO, and other restaurant chain executive moves

 By Restaurant Business Staff on Feb. 06, 2026

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

Leadership

Why Hopdoddy CEO Jeff Chandler thinks it's a good time for better-burger brands

 By Lisa Jennings on Feb. 03, 2026

The fast-casual chain is planning to accelerate growth after growing traffic during a difficult 2025.

Leadership

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.

Leadership

Texas Roadhouse's Jerry Morgan, Inspire's Scott Murphy and USHG's Chip Wade among 2026 Silver Plate honorees

By Tara Fitzpatrick on Jan. 29, 2026

IFMA The Food Away from Home Association presents the annual awards to honor excellence in foodservice leadership.

Leadership

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.

Leadership

CEO Kelli Valade leaves Denny's for Women's Foodservice Forum

By Joe Guszkowski on Jan. 22, 2026

Valade was named CEO and president of the nonprofit less than a week after Denny’s was sold to TriArtisan Capital Advisors and other investors.

Leadership

Dave's Hot Chicken, Cava, Huddle House and others bolster their executive teams

By Restaurant Business Staff on Jan. 20, 2026

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

Leadership

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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Dutch Bros CEO Christine Barone is the 2026 Restaurant Leader of the Year

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 09, 2026

The chief executive of the drive-thru coffee chain has helped kickstart the company’s growth while establishing beverages as one of the industry’s hottest sectors.

Leadership

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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