Restaurant Industry News - Appointments

The Board of Directors of Sbarro, Inc. announced that James Greco, 54, has been named President and Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately.

OSI Restaurant Partners, LLC today announced changes in responsibility among the Company's senior management team.

Kona Grill, Inc. (NASDAQ: KONA) has appointed Berke Bakay as president and CEO. Bakay succeeds Mike Nahkunst, who is leaving the company for personal reasons.

Einstein Noah Restaurant Group (NASDAQ: BAGL) last week named Edna Morris to its Board of Directors, effective immediately.

Hooters of America, LLC has announced that Claudia Levitas has joined the company as Chief Legal Officer and General Counsel, to oversee all legal matters for the company including litigation management and franchise law compliance.

Arby's Restaurant Group, Inc. (ARG) announced today that Nils Okeson has rejoined Arby's as General Counsel and Chief Development Officer. Okeson will also serve as a member of the brand's Leadership Team.

Country Style Cooking Restaurant Chain Co., Ltd. (NYSE: CCSC), a fast-growing quick service restaurant chain in China, today announced the appointment of Mr. Adam J. Zhao as Chief Financial Officer, effective on February 1, 2012.

He succeeds Alan Vituli who retired as Chairman and as a director effective January 16, 2012. Mr. Wilhite, who joined the Board in 1997, is its longest serving independent director.

Church’s Chicken® Chief Executive Officer Jim Hyatt, after only four months at the helm of the globally recognized chicken QSR chain, announced today key talent acquisitions and promotions to its leadership team.

Hala Moddelmog, President of Arby’s Restaurant Group, Inc. (ARG), announced today that Russ Klein will join Arby’s as Chief Marketing Officer.