Doug Benham to serve in leadership role until new CEO appointed, the company said.

The company is exploring options after earnings dropped by 51 percent in the recent fiscal year.

Company posts a Q4 profit, topping analysts’ estimates.

Several investment firms expressed interest in 2014.

A weak third quarter prompts the company to lower its earnings guidance.

New broasted chicken platform improved same-store sales during the second quarter.

An SEC filing states investor was contacted regarding BEF Foods, property.

The call for the company to split grew louder with the election of four new board members.

Sandell Asset Management sees four of its nominees claim seats on the chain's board of directors.

Sandell Asset Management is pushing for leadership changes at the company.