Auntie Anne’s, Big Bad Breakfast, Hard Rock and Poke Works announce personnel changes.

As part of a series of executive appointments, multiconcept operator Focus Brands named Julie Younglove-Webb chief brand officer for its Auntie Anne’s chain. Focus Brands also named Jim Cannon senior vice president of design and construction and Chris Newman, senior vice president of real estate.

Fast-casual chain Pokeworks tapped Abe van Beek to serve as director of culinary.

Hard Rock International promoted longtime executive Anibal Fernandez to senior vice president of its Cafe Division. 

In a move aimed at helping fuel its expansion plans, Big Bad Breakfast appointed Wayne Baumgardner to serve as chief operating officer (COO) and Jeffry Gordon as chief administrative officer for the 10-unit chain that serves a southern-inspired menu.