Former Focus Brands executive Joe Guith was named CEO for quick-service restaurant chains Church’s Texas Chicken and Texas Chicken.

Guith replaces Joe Christina, who served as CEO and President of Church’s Texas Chicken for six years.

Guith most recently served as restaurant category president for Focus Brands, overseeing a portfolio of more than 1,500 restaurants across the Moe’s Southwest Grill, McAlister’s Deli, and Schlotzsky’s brands. Previously, he held brand president positions at McAlister's Deli and Cinnabon. He also served as general manager of the KFC South Territory.