Leadership Update: Peter Cancro stepped down as Jersey Mike’s CEO on April 28, 2025, after 50 years leading the company. He now serves as Chairman of the Board and is spearheading the brand’s international expansion into Europe. Charlie Morrison (former Wingstop CEO) has been appointed as the new CEO of Jersey Mike’s. Read about current […]
Leadership Update: Firehouse Subs Don Fox retired as Firehouse Subs CEO in March 2023 after leading the chain for 13 years. He transitioned to the role of Chairman. Mike Hancock, formerly COO, was appointed President of Firehouse Subs U.S. and Canada effective March 31, 2023. Firehouse Subs, the Jacksonville, Florida-based fast casual sandwich chain, grew […]
Leadership Update: Niren Chaudhary stepped down as Panera Bread CEO in July 2023 and transitioned to Chairman of the Board. Jose Alberto Duenas succeeded him as CEO until January 2025. Paul Carbone, formerly Panera’s CFO, was appointed permanent CEO in March 2025. Read about current Panera Bread CEO Paul Carbone → Panera Bread Company, one […]
Leadership Update: Brian Niccol served as Chipotle CEO from March 2018 to August 31, 2024. He departed to become Chairman and CEO of Starbucks, effective September 9, 2024. Scott Boatwright, previously Chipotle’s COO, was named permanent CEO on November 11, 2024. Read about current Chipotle CEO Scott Boatwright → Read about Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol […]
Leadership Update: Rob Lynch departed Papa John’s in March 2024 to become CEO of Shake Shack. Todd Penegor, the former Wendy’s CEO, was appointed Papa John’s President & CEO in August 2024. Read about current Papa John’s CEO Todd Penegor → Robert “Rob” M. Lynch served as President and CEO of Papa John’s International from […]
Leadership Update: Jose Cil stepped down as CEO of Restaurant Brands International in March 2023. Josh Kobza has served as CEO since March 1, 2023. Cil now serves as Senior Partner and Global Head of Consumer at JAB Holding Company. Read about current RBI CEO Josh Kobza → Jose E. Cil served as Chief Executive […]
Leadership Update: KFC Sabir Sami resigned as KFC Division CEO effective March 1, 2025, after 36 years in the corporate world. He was the first Pakistani to lead a global fast-food division. Scott Mezvinsky, formerly President of Taco Bell NA & International, became KFC Division CEO. Read about current KFC CEO Scott Mezvinsky → Yum! […]