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Red Robin COO Michael Buchmeier is leaving the company

 By Joe Guszkowski on Dec. 16, 2022

Buchmeier, who has spent a combined 25 years at the chain, is the latest C-suite departure under new CEO G.J. Hart.

Food

4 secrets behind Sonic’s menu success

 By Patricia Cobe on Dec. 06, 2022

Mackenzie Gibson, Sonic’s VP of culinary and menu innovation, shares an inside look at her team's R&D mindset.   

Leadership

Chili's owner to part ways with supply chain chief Charlie Lousignont

By Joe Guszkowski on Dec. 06, 2022

Lousignont has been with Brinker International since 2014. It's the latest leadership change under new CEO Kevin Hochman.

Leadership

California Pizza Kitchen names new CEO amid C-suite shakeup

By Joe Guszkowski on Dec. 01, 2022

CEO Jim Hyatt is out, along with longtime culinary chief Brian Sullivan and two others. Board member Jeff Warne was named CEO and president.

Financing

Here's why the nation's largest restaurant franchisee is branching into hotels

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 30, 2022

Greg Flynn sees opportunity in a number of franchising-based businesses. Lodging is just one of them. And there will be more.

Leadership

John Y. Brown was famous for many reasons. One is spelled K-F-C.

By Restaurant Business Staff on Nov. 29, 2022

Restaurant Rewind: Yes, Harland Sanders started the brand. But Brown made it a powerhouse.

Leadership

O'Charley's service provider names new CFO, chief people officer

By Joe Guszkowski on Nov. 29, 2022

Restaurant Growth Services hired Kara Jacobs as finance chief and promoted Clint Lautenschleger to lead HR. Both previously worked at Cracker Barrel.

Leadership

US Foods taps former Performance chief Dave Flitman as CEO

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 28, 2022

Flitman, who left the distributor's arch-rival in 2018, will assume the top job on Jan. 5.

Leadership

John Y. Brown, a force behind KFC and Kenny Rogers Roasters, dies at age 88

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 28, 2022

The onetime Kentucky governor also played a role in the development of Lum's, Ollie's and Chicken By George.

Leadership

Focus Brands hires Brendan Berg as SVP of operations

By Joe Guszkowski on Nov. 18, 2022

The former Church’s Chicken executive will fill the role formerly held by Focus’ restaurant President Shelley Harris.

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