See some of the latest restaurant leadership changes.
Wendy’s Announces CEO Succession
The Wendy’s Company has appointed Kirk Tanner as Wendy’s President and CEO, effective February 5, 2024. Mr. Tanner will succeed Todd Penegor, who will depart from the Company and Board in February after serving in senior leadership positions at Wendy’s for more than a decade.
Mountain Mike’s Pizza Proudly Names Seasoned Restaurant Industry Executive Jim Metevier Chief Executive Officer
Mountain Mike’s Pizza has appointed Jim Metevier as Chief Executive Officer. Metevier previously served as Mountain Mike’s President and Chief Operating Officer since 2018 and boasts more than 30 years in the restaurant industry – experience that has been instrumental in accelerating the brand’s considerable sales and franchise growth in the last half-decade.
El Pollo Loco Holdings Appoints Liz Williams as Chief Executive Officer and Director
El Pollo Loco Holdings has appointed Elizabeth (“Liz”) Williams as the Company’s new Chief Executive Officer and as a member of its Board of Directors, effective March 11, 2024. Ms. Williams will succeed Maria Hollandsworth, who has served as the Company’s interim Chief Executive Officer since November 3, 2023. Ms. Hollandsworth has been appointed as President of El Pollo Loco and will also continue to serve as the Company’s Chief Operating Officer.
Better Breakfast Franchise, Sunny Street Café, Names Mike Stasko President
After helping start the family business in 2007, Stasko moved through every role within the franchise – from operations to marketing to franchising to now executive leadership. The promotion will give Stasko full leadership of the brand’s growth.
Pepper Lunch Bolsters Executive Team to Keep Pace with Growth
Pepper Lunch has tapped industry veteran Mark Bailey as its Chief Operating Officer. Previously, Mark had been supporting Pepper Lunch in a consultant capacity, but with the company’s aggressive growth trajectory, and multiple recent major market franchisee signings, Mark is now fully overseeing the brand’s domestic operations arm.
Voodoo Brewing Co. Announces Erik Ivey as New COO; Bringing Decades of Experience from Quiznos, Noodles and Company, Chipotle and Yum! Brands
From starting as a Restaurant General Manager, Ivey brings years of restaurant experience to his new role and plans to leverage both this expertise and his passion for connection to strengthen the franchise system.
Summit Restaurant Group Announces Exciting Organizational Changes and Strategic Promotions
Amber Carlson, a pivotal member of the team for over five years, has been promoted to President of Restaurant Operations. Amber’s exceptional tenure as Front of House (FOH) Operations Director. In another significant move, the restaurant group is excited to announce the promotion of Po Wang to Vice President of Culinary.
