• January 25, 2010

The Johnny Rockets restaurant chain has promoted Cozette Phifer Koerber from corporate communications director to VP, brand marketing and corporate communications.

In addition to her current responsibilities, Koerber will oversee new media efforts, strategic partnerships and marketing communications.

Koerber will work with Johnny Rockets' new leadership team, including CEO John Fuller; SVP of Marketing Tim Hackbardt, and SVP of development Carl Arena. The team is spearheading international expansion for the 24-year-old restaurant brand and planning 30 to 40 new franchise locations this year, including three new concepts (sports lounges, mobile kitchens and a "Fast!" model). --Karlene Lukovitz