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Walk-On's names new CEO for second time this year

 By Joe Guszkowski on Jun. 20, 2023

Chris Dawson, a former executive at automotive services company Driven Brands, takes over from Scott Taylor, who was promoted to CEO in January.

Marketing

Remembering 3 MLB superstars who ran the base paths into the restaurant business

 By Peter Romeo on Jun. 20, 2023

Restaurant Rewind: Mickey Mantle, Boog Powell and Stan Musial proved time and again they could sock a baseball. Turns out they weren't too bad at filling dining rooms, either.

Leadership

Salata and Full Course name new executives

By Reyna Estrada and Lisa Jennings on Jun. 16, 2023

Executive Summary: A roundup of high-level hirings and promotions in the restaurant business includes changes for BurgerFi and Smokey Mo’s BBQ.

Leadership

Smashburger and Rock and Roll Sushi name new executives

By Reyna Estrada on Jun. 09, 2023

Executive Summary: A roundup of high-level hirings and promotions in the restaurant business includes changes for Cousins Maine Lobster and Caseys.

Financing

In a tough year for restaurants, CEO pay took a big hit

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 01, 2023

The highest-paid executive last year wasn't even a CEO, and three of the 10 best-paid chief executives no longer work for their companies.

Workforce

When disaster hits, restaurant families have a new place to turn

By Peter Romeo on May 31, 2023

The industry is helping its own through a reinvigorated aid resource called CORE. Here’s how it rescued the victims of a historic tornado.

Operations

Former Wendy's exec to lead development at Chipotle

By Lisa Jennings on May 31, 2023

Joining the fast-casual Chipotle on June 19, Stephen Piacentini replaces CDO Tabassum Zalotrawala, who moved to McDonald's earlier this year.

Leadership

Dairy Queen and Texas Roadhouse add new executives

By Restaurant Business Staff on May 25, 2023

Executive Summary: A roundup of high-level hirings and promotions in the restaurant business includes changes for Red Robin and Dairy Queen.

Operations

Panera Brands to restructure leadership in prep for IPO

By Lisa Jennings on May 23, 2023

The timing of the potential public offering remains unclear, but the group that includes Panera Bread, Einstein Bros. and Caribou Coffee remains on track to go public again.

Leadership

His title reads 'GM,' but O'Charley's Dwaine Stoneroad acts like he owns the place

By Peter Romeo on May 19, 2023

That’s just fine with the bosses of this GM of the Year winner. They laud the longtime chief’s innovation and refusal to be an also-ran.

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