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P.F. Chang's CEO Damola Adamolekun steps down

 By Joe Guszkowski on Jul. 31, 2023

He’s returning to Paulson & Co., the private-equity firm that owns the chain. P.F. Chang’s board member Rohit Manocha will take over on an interim basis.

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Ruby Slipper Restaurant Group and Zaxby's name new executives

By Reyna Estrada and Joe Guszkowski on Jul. 28, 2023

Executive Summary: A roundup of high-level hirings and promotions in the restaurant business includes changes for Newk’s Eatery and SPB Hospitality.

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Bloomin' promotes Sheilina Henry to president of Fleming's

By Joe Guszkowski on Jul. 27, 2023

The industry veteran and operations specialist has spent more than a decade at Bloomin’, most recently as group vice president of diversity, equity and inclusion and off-premise dining.

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What's next for Jersey Mike's? CEO-owner Peter Cancro is thinking

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 25, 2023

The addition of a second concept and overseas expansion are probabilities. A change in ownership is also possible, he says.

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KFC and Paytronix name new executives

By Reyna Estrada and Joe Guszkowski on Jul. 21, 2023

Executive Summary: A roundup of high-level hirings and promotions in the restaurant business includes changes for First Watch and Square.

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With James O'Reilly taking the helm, Perkins and Huddle House are updating their stories

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 21, 2023

The new CEO says sharpening the brand positions of the venerable family-dining chains is a top priority.

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Maggiano's President Steve Provost to retire

By Joe Guszkowski on Jul. 20, 2023

The longtime Brinker executive, industry veteran and onetime presidential speechwriter will step down at the end of August.

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What stamp did Norman Brinker leave on the restaurant business? How much time do you have?

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 18, 2023

Restaurant Rewind: In Part II of our two-part special report on the godfather of casual dining, we look at how the serial entrepreneur walked away from one of the biggest jobs in the business to start all over.

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Craveworthy Brands and Pizza Factory name new executives

By Reyna Estrada and Lisa Jennings on Jul. 13, 2023

Executive Summary: A roundup of high-level hirings and promotions in the restaurant business includes changes for Wingstop and PRIMO partners.

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If you don't know who Norman Brinker was, hit the play button

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 11, 2023

Restaurant Rewind: He was as much of a god to the business as Ray Kroc, though a lot more recently. Here's why the industry should not forget such an inspirational, successful and fascinating character.

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