A&W Restaurants promoted Betsy Schmandt to chief executive officer and president. She inherits the post from former CEO Kevin Bazner, who will continue his tenure as chairman.
Betsy Schmandt Schmandt joined A&W 18 months ago, where she served as chief operating officer and president for the all-American brand. Prior to joining A&W, she was the president of franchising at Mrs. Fields and TCBY.