Fast-food chain Church's Chicken has appointed Craig Prusher as general counsel and senior vice president. He will also serve as a member of the executive leadership team. In his new role, Prusher will be responsible for all legal matters for the brand's global business interests including franchise law, mergers and acquisitions, intellectual property and litigation management.

Prusher joins the company from fast-food chain Burger King where he was responsible for legal issues relating to franchising, real estate, government and industry relations in North America and Latin America.

Previously, Prusher was an associate in the corporate department of Boston law firms Warner & Stackpole, as well as Nutter, McClennen & Fish.