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Donatos Pizza CEO Tom Krouse to retire; Kevin King named new chief executive

 By Heather Lalley on May 01, 2024

Krouse, who has been the pizza chain’s CEO since 2010, will depart in October. King has been Donatos’ president for two years.

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Restaurant Business wins 2 Jesse H. Neal awards for excellence in B2B journalism

 By Restaurant Business Staff on Apr. 26, 2024

Editor-in-Chief Jonathan Maze also took home the prestigious G.D. Crain Jr. award for his contributions to business media over the course of his career.

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Dave & Buster's names a CFO, Wienerschnitzel adds a development chief and more restaurant executive moves

By Restaurant Business Staff on Apr. 25, 2024

Industry veteran Darin Harper is the new chief finance officer at the eatertainment chain, while Doug Koob becomes chief development officer at the hot dog concept, plus more industry moves of the week.

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Restaurants bring the industry's concerns to Congress

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 19, 2024

Nearly 600 operators made their case to lawmakers as part of the National Restaurant Association’s Public Affairs Conference.

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Mo' Bettahs' new CFO and more restaurant executive changes of the week

By Restaurant Business Staff on Apr. 19, 2024

Executive Summary: Clay Hansen is the new chief financial officer for the Hawaiian chain, Mountain Mike's Pizza and East Coast Wings + Grill add marketing execs, and more industry job changes.

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How the Restaurant Leadership Conference came to be

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 16, 2024

Restaurant Rewind: The conference has grown from a few hundred attendees to several thousands, without losing the uniqueness of those early days. Here's what's in its DNA.

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Peter Cancro: Jersey Mike’s is ‘always for sale’

By Heather Lalley on Apr. 15, 2024

The sub shop CEO, in accepting the 2024 Restaurant Leader of the Year award, said he just hasn’t received the right offer yet for the fast-growing chain.

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The 2024 Pacesetter Award goes to: Cava

By Lisa Jennings on Apr. 14, 2024

The newly public fast-casual chain Cava has carved out a sweet spot with a fresh and healthful Mediterranean menu with broad appeal. The brand was honored at the Restaurant Leadership Conference in Phoenix on Sunday.

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Jersey Mike's Peter Cancro is named RB's 2024 Restaurant Leader of the Year

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 12, 2024

The CEO was chosen by the editorial staff of Restaurant Business in recognition of the success and give-back culture the Jersey native has made constants for the high-flying chain.

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Marco’s Pizza, Capriotti’s add marketing execs

By Restaurant Business Staff on Apr. 12, 2024

Executive Summary: In other restaurant leadership news of the week, Brixx Wood-Fired Pizza named a new president and executive team.

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