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Bonchon Appoints 2 Industry Veterans

The development leaders join the South Korea-born chain as it aims to expand from nearly 500 to 1,000 restaurants in the next five years.

Maria Rivera also has held roles at Krispy Kreme, Logan’s Roadhouse, Darden Restaurants, Caesar’s Entertainment and The Walt Disney Company.

The prior president, a 23-year veteran of the brand, is set to depart after a transition period.

Jonathan Fitzpatrick aims to grow the nearly 37,000-unit sandwich brand around the world.

Applications for the position, which entails a two-year term, are due this month.

The individual, who most recently was the SVP at Mercer Culinary, brings 20 years of experience.

She will serve the nonprofit’s 50,000 members and represent school nutrition professionals nationwide.

Champion Industries/Bi-Line Systems has announced several updates to its sales leadership.

The individual joined Middleby in 2023, and, before that, worked for a food and beverage manufacturer.

The 39-unit brand, based in Chicago, promotes CFO Grady Metoyer to the post.

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