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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.

Financing

Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol's total compensation was $31M last year

 By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 28, 2026

The coffee shop giant’s chief executive, lured from Chipotle to turn the company around, received nearly $20 million in stock awards in addition to the use of an aircraft and housing expenses.

Financing

Jersey Mike's CEO Charlie Morrison doesn't want to ruin a good thing

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 20, 2026

The Bottom Line: The fast-food sandwich chain’s chief executive acknowledges that consumers are paying close attention to any changes the company makes under its new owners.

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.

Financing

Krispy Kreme is hoping for a duller 2026

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 14, 2026

The doughnut chain had a brutal 2025 with the collapse of its McDonald’s partnership and the shift in focus to cutting costs and paying down debt. The company is planning on a calmer, and better, 2026.

Leadership

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

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.

Leadership

Taco Bell makes several management changes

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 22, 2025

Taylor Montgomery was promoted to global chief brand officer. The company also has new heads of marketing and digital as part of a strategy to speed worldwide growth.

Leadership

Taco Bell owner Yum Brands is reshuffling its leadership

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 09, 2025

Joe Park, president of Byte by Yum, is leaving the fast-food chain operator while Taco Bell CEO Sean Tresvant is getting a promotion as part of a reorganization under new chief executive Chris Turner.

Leadership

With charges dropped, Andy Wiederhorn returns as Fat Brands CEO

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 03, 2025

The chairman of the owner of Fatburger, Fazoli’s and other chains is retaking his position as CEO now that the U.S. Department of Justice has dropped charges against the executive.

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