Yoshinoya America has named Glenn Lunde as CEO, effective immediately.

Prior to the new appointment, Lunde served as CEO of Togo’s Eateries for seven years.

He also held leadership positions at other QSR companies including Panda Express Restaurant Group, Einstein Noah Restaurant Group, and Taco Bell.

“We proudly and humbly welcome Glenn to Yoshinoya America with his extraordinary vision and successful track record as he leads Yoshinoya’s future expansion,” said Nori Ozawa, Yoshinoya America chairman.

Yoshinoya America, a wholly owned subsidiary of Japan-based Yoshinoya Holdings, has over 100 stores in California.