As the fast-food chain seeks a permanent replacement for departing CEO Kirk Tanner, one analyst suggests that new leadership will have its work cut out.

The Hershey Company on Tuesday said that it has hired Kirk Tanner as its new CEO to replace the retiring Michele Buck, with Tanner leaving fast food giant Wendy's, where he was CEO for just over a year,

Restaurants operator The Wendy's Company (WEN) announced on Tuesday the departure of President and CEO Kirk Tanner and the appointment of CFO Ken Cook to the interim CEO role.