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Betsy Mercado is the new chief people officer for Jersey Mike’s Subs. The first person to hold that position, Mercado is tasked with strengthening the sandwich chain’s people-first culture and overseeing leadership development. She was previously CPO for Flynn Group, the nation’s largest multi-brand franchisee.
Michael Healy, EVP of strategy and transformation for Bloomin’ Brands, is leaving the company on Oct. 13. Healy has been with the Outback Steakhouse owner for more than 16 years in a variety of roles and assumed his current title just last month, having previously been CFO for a little over a year. Bloomin’ did not give a reason for Healy’s departure but said it was not the result of a disagreement or anything relating to the company’s policies or practices.
Carolina Berti is the new chief marketing officer for Firehouse Subs in the U.S. and Canada. She has 15 years of experience in marketing, including most recently at Tim Hortons, where she spent nearly a decade, and was vice president, marketing & innovation.
Paradies Lagardère has named Leigh Allan to the role of senior vice president of dining. Allen is tasked with overseeing the company’s portfolio of dining concepts across 217 locations. He was previously vice president of North American food and beverage operations at Hilton.
Bubbakoo’s Burritos has added three new leaders to its executive team.
Alex Jano is the new vice president of marketing. Her background includes work at Burger King, Domino’s and Coca-Cola.
Austin LeFevre is chief financial officer. He served previously at Krispy Kreme, Lowe’s and PwC.
Luke Mandola Jr. is the new vice president of franchise sales and development. His prior work includes Shipley Do-Nuts, Fuddruckers and BRIX Holdings.
The operator of social entertainment concepts Flight Club, Hijingo and Ace Bounce, State of Play Hospitality, has two new executives:
Meg Parker is the new chief marketing officer. She was a founding team member of the AREA15 entertainment district in Las Vegas.
Sergey Zinger is the new chief financial officer. He was previously CFO of Tatte Bakery & Café.
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