January 2025 Issue 267

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Supporting Food Service Workers in Crisis: Giving Kitchen’s Role Amid the LA Wildfires


By Rebecca Patt, SVP & Partner, Wray Executive Search


As the recent wildfires in Los Angeles devastate communities, food service workers—often facing financial insecurity and limited access to benefits—are among those most impacted. Giving Kitchen, a nonprofit committed to supporting food service workers in crisis, has mobilized its resources to help workers rebuild their lives during this challenging time.


“Food service workers are the backbone of our communities,” says Jen Hidinger-Kendrick, founder of Giving Kitchen. “When a crisis strikes—whether it’s a wildfire, a hurricane, or a personal emergency—our goal is to be a safety net they can count on.”

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Welcome Monica de la Nuez to the Wray Executive Search Team


We pride ourselves in recruiting superstars for our clients and history proves we have done this well. It is with great excitement and pride that we introduce to you the newest recruit to the Wray Executive Search team.

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Executive Movements

Savory Appoints Jessica Moyer Chief Restaurant Officer and Alonso Castañeda Chief Concept Officer

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Church’s Texas Chicken® Announces Changes and New Additions to its C-Suite


Brand Welcomes Navin Sharma as Chief Marketing Officer and Alisa P Cleek as Chief Legal Officer

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GEN Restaurant Group Announces Leadership Change



Jae Chang Steps Down as Co-CEO and Remains Board Member; Chairman and Co-CEO David Kim Takes Over Chang’s Day-to-Day Responsibilities as the Sole CEO

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Scott Mezvinsky Promoted to KFC Division CEO, Effective March 1, 2025

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Krispy Kreme Announces Global Leadership Changes

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Pat Hafner Promoted to Executive Vice President, President of Outback Steakhouse

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Financial Overview

Meritage Announced 2024 Preliminary Unaudited Results; 2025 Outlook: Accelerating Earning Growth

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FAT Brands Announces Record and Distribution Dates for Special Stock Dividend in connection with Twin Hospitality Spin-Off

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Shake Shack Provides Fourth Quarter 2024 Business Update and Long-Term Targets

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Papa Johns Announces Preliminary 2024 Sales and Unit Development Ahead of 27th Annual ICR Conference

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Denny’s Corporation Releases Preliminary Financial Results for Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2024

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Kura Sushi USA Announces Fiscal First Quarter 2025 Financial Results

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