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Fri, 08 Apr 2011 15:18:37 GMT

Harsha V. Agadi has been named chairman and chief executive of Wilbraham, Mass.-based Friendly Ice Cream Corp., parent of the 500-plus-unit Friendly’s chain. Agadi, who served as president and chief executive of Church’s Chicken in Atlanta until late last year, succeeds president and chief executive Ned. R. Lidvall, who left to pursue other interests.

WFF promotes Mason to operations VP

Ron Ruggless — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 15:18:37 GMT

The Women’s Foodservice Forum said it has promoted Anna Mason to vice president of operations and general manager.

Grill Concepts CEO Philip Gay steps down

Lisa Jennings — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 15:18:37 GMT

Grill Concepts Inc., parent company to 28 restaurants under the Daily Grill and Grill on the Alley brands, said Friday its president and chief executive Philip Gay has stepped down and has been replaced by company co-founder Robert Spivak.

O'Charley's CEO Warne steps down

Elissa Elan — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 15:18:37 GMT

O'Charley's Inc. said Friday its president and chief executive Jeffrey D. Warne has resigned, a year after he was promoted to those roles.

IFA names Caldeira president, CEO

Paul Frumkin — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 15:18:37 GMT

The International Franchise Association has appointed industry veteran Stephen J. Caldeira as president and chief executive.

Del Frisco’s names Edie Ames as COO

Sarah E. Lockyer — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 15:18:37 GMT

Del Frisco’s Restaurant Group, parent company to Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steak House and Sullivan's Steakhouse, said Tuesday it has named Edie Ames as the company’s new chief operating officer.

Church's adds five executives

Ron Ruggless — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 15:18:37 GMT

Church's Chicken on Tuesday said it has made several executive changes in its supply chain, research, marketing and quality assurance divisions.

Starbucks taps Hansberry for consumer products role

Lisa Jennings — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 15:18:37 GMT

Starbucks Coffee Co. said it has hired former winery executive Jeff Hansberry to serve as president of its global consumer products group and foodservice division.

Friday's names Hall CMO

Ron Ruggless — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 15:18:37 GMT

T.G.I. Friday’s has named Trey Hall senior vice president and chief marketing officer for the 900-unit casual-dining chain.

Arby's names Moddelmog president

Elissa Elan — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 15:18:37 GMT

Arby's has named industry veteran Hala Moddelmog to the post of brand president, parent company Wendy's/Arby's Group said Wednesday.

Papa John's global president Mitchell resigns

Mark Brandau — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 15:18:37 GMT

Papa John’s International Inc. said chief financial officer David Flanery would oversee the company’s global operations on an interim basis following the resignation of its president of global operations, William M. Mitchell.

Smokey Bones promotes Terry to ops VP

Ron Ruggless — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 15:18:37 GMT

Smokey Bones Bar & Fire Grill has promoted David Terry to the position of executive vice president of operations.

Einstein Noah names Hilario CFO

Alan J. Liddle — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 15:18:37 GMT

Einstein Noah Restaurant Group Inc. has named Emanuel “Manny” Hilario its chief financial officer. He has formerly served as CFO at McCormick & Schmick's and Real Mex Restaurants.

Mrs. Fields names new CEO, talks growth

Alan J. Liddle — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 15:18:37 GMT

Mrs. Fields Original Cookies Inc. has hired Timothy Casey, a veteran of the Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf and Starbucks chains, to serve as chief executive and president of the company as it restarts growth at its two brands.

Yum promotes two for China division

Paul Frumkin — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 15:18:37 GMT

Yum! Brands Inc. said it has promoted Sam Su to the posts of chairman and chief executive of its China division.

Burger King hires new CMO

Ron Ruggless — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 15:18:37 GMT

Burger King Corp on Tuesday. named Natalia Franco executive vice president and global chief marketing officer. Franco most recently worked at The Coca-Cola Co., where she was responsible for McDonald’s marketing.

Papa John's names Thompson co-CEO with Schnatter

Mark Brandau — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 15:18:37 GMT

Papa John’s International Inc. has appointed president and chief operating officer Jude Thompson as co-chief executive to serve alongside the brand’s founder and spokesman, John Schnatter, the company said Thursday.

Little Caesars taps Wendy’s exec as global VP

Mark Brandau — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 15:18:37 GMT

Little Caesars Pizza has appointed James C. Hartenstein to the post of vice president of international, a position he most recently held with Wendy’s/Arby’s Group.

Del Frisco’s co-founder exits company

Ron Ruggless — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 15:18:37 GMT

Dee Lincoln, co-founder of the eight-unit Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steak House, resigned Friday as a vice president with parent Lone Star Funds and said she plans to expand her one-unit wine concept and open a casual-dining restaurant with her brother.

Spicy Pickle hires CEO as it looks to restart growth

Alan J. Liddle — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 15:18:37 GMT

Spicy Pickle Franchising Inc., parent of the 34-unit Spicy Pickle and 17-unit Bread Garden Urban Cafe fast-casual chains, has hired franchise-system veteran Mark Laramie as chief executive officer.