Huddle House names executive chef

Huddle House Inc. has named Jenn Townsend executive chef and director of menu development. Townsend has spent two decades developing new menu items for global franchise chains. Townsend, a native of Atlanta, said she is excited about the opportunity to lead the menu strategy for the Atlanta-based company. “Being from Georgia, I have a sweet spot for Southern comfort food,” Townsend said in a prepared statement. “This is a tremendous opportunity. Huddle House is going in the right direction.…