Former Max Brenner CEO assumes new role with the casual dining chain.

Sam Borgese is the new president and chief executive officer for Nashville-based Logan's Roadhouse.

Borgese joins Logan's from Max Brenner International, where he previously served as chief executive officer.
Prior to Max Brenner, he served as executive chairman of El Pollo Loco; chief executive officer of CB Holding Corp., parent company for such concepts as Charlie Brown's Steakhouse, Bugaboo Creek Steak House and The Office Beer Bar & Grill, and chief executive officer of Catalina Restaurant Group, which operates Coco's Restaurant & Bakery and Carrows.