Fast-casual chain Boston Market, with 530 locations in 28 states, has tapped F. Lane Cardwell, Jr. as CEO He replaces Rick Arras, at the helm of the Golden, Colo.-based company since 2007, who has
resigned to pursue other interests.
Cardwell was formerly with Brinker International and S&A Restaurant Corp. For the former, he was chief administrative officer and then CEO of
Eatzi's Market and Bakery. Cardwell has served on corporate boards such as P.F. Chang's China Bistro, Famous Dave's Of America, Taco Bueno, Fishbowl Marketing, and Order Corner.--Karl Greenberg