Sept. 9 - Brian Niccol’s first year at Starbucks, by the numbers

Sept. 9 - Brian Niccol’s first year at Starbucks, by the numbers | More exec changes at Yum

Yum prepares for CEO swap with more exec changes; The One Group Hospitality promotes Benihana exec to CFO; Einstein Bros. Bagels elevates store template

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Sept. 9, 2025 | Today’s news and insights for restaurant leaders

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By the numbers: Starbucks’ first year under CEO Brian Niccol

What’s changed 12 months after the chain’s dramatic restaurant leadership shakeup? The numbers reveal a mix of store growth, declining comp sales and continued labor strife.

Yum prepares for CEO swap with more exec changes

As Chris Turner prepares to take over Yum, Taco Bell’s parent company promoted three leaders, including a CFO, and will add a chief scale officer role.

The One Group Hospitality promotes Benihana exec to CFO

Nicole Thaung, who has been at the Japanese chain for 15 years, becomes the parent company’s top financial executive following Tyler Loy’s departure.

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Einstein Bros. Bagels elevates store template

The bagel chain is the latest restaurant brand to prioritize warmth and a separation between digital pickup and in-store channels in its store design.

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