Caribou Coffee has named Scott Kennedy as its new President and Chief Executive Officer, following his tenure as CFO and Interim CEO. Kennedy, who brings extensive leadership experience from Target and KPMG, will focus on strengthening culture, enhancing guest experiences, and driving growth across the global coffeehouse brand.

Jersey Mike’s Subs has appointed Stacy Peterson as President and Chief Operating Officer, where she will oversee U.S. operations, marketing, and technology to accelerate growth and innovation. A seasoned restaurant leader, Peterson brings experience from her prior roles at Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams and nearly a decade at Wingstop, where she drove digital, marketing, and operational advancements.

Five Star Franchising has appointed experienced franchise executive Ben Kramer as Brand President of Bio-One, a leading provider of biohazard cleanup and decontamination services. Kramer will focus on strategic brand expansion, operational excellence, and supporting franchise owner success as the brand continues its national growth.

Voda Cleaning & Restoration has appointed Sae Lee as Chief Financial Officer and Chief Strategy Officer, marking a key milestone as the brand approaches its 100th franchise owner in just over two years. Lee, a seasoned finance and strategy leader with extensive franchise sector experience, will drive financial operations, corporate development, and long-term growth initiatives to support Voda’s rapid national expansion.

The Picklr, North America’s largest indoor pickleball franchise, has appointed Abby Olson as Chief Operating Officer to lead operational scale and strategic growth. Olson, who helped Crumbl expand from under 10 to over 1,100 locations, brings extensive franchise and operational expertise to support The Picklr’s national and international expansion.

Taco John’s has appointed veteran operator Jackie Secor as Chief Operating Officer to accelerate growth, enhance franchisee success, and streamline system-wide operations. Bringing 25+ years of frontline-to-executive experience (Auntie Anne’s to SVP roles at GoTo Foods), she will oversee operations, technology, and training with a data-driven, franchisee-first approach.