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Farmer Boys names Joseph Ortiz president, COO

 By Peter Romeo on Nov. 03, 2022

He succeeds Dave Wetzel, who is retiring after a 37-year career in the restaurant business.

Financing

G.J. Hart’s vision for Red Robin: Better burgers and more managers

 By Joe Guszkowski on Nov. 03, 2022

The new CEO wants to get the brand back on track by improving its menu and correcting past missteps.

Leadership

Take the rollercoaster ride that was Shoney's

By Restaurant Business Staff on Nov. 01, 2022

Restaurant Rewind: Once a dominant player in its segment, the family-dining chain sported some of the more memorable CEOs the restaurant industry has ever seen. Come see what we mean.

Leadership

Red Robin names Todd Wilson CFO amid slew of leadership changes

By Joe Guszkowski on Oct. 31, 2022

The chain also appointed a new chief legal officer and announced the departures of its CIO and chief concept officer, setting the stage for an almost entirely revamped C-suite under new CEO G.J. Hart.

Leadership

Brinker’s revamped C-suite is latest sign of change at Chili's

By Joe Guszkowski on Oct. 26, 2022

With new leaders of people and digital, the company continues its back-to-basics approach under new CEO Kevin Hochman.

Leadership

Former Focus Brands exec Kat Cole joins Nextbite as advisor

By Joe Guszkowski on Oct. 25, 2022

The restaurant veteran and president of nutrition company Athletic Greens will help the virtual brand company with brand development and operations.

Leadership

Former Papa John’s chef named head of culinary for Applebee’s

By Patricia Cobe on Oct. 24, 2022

Scott Rodriguez joins casual-dining chain Applebee's as Chief Culinary Officer.

Leadership

Chili's parent promotes Aaron White to chief people officer

By Joe Guszkowski on Oct. 21, 2022

The Brinker veteran replaces recently departed Rick Badgley in what the company called a change in leadership structure.

Operations

What opportunities Denny's sees in its new venture, Keke's Breakfast Cafe

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 20, 2022

Concept President David Schmidt speaks with Restaurant Business about his plans. But first, maybe a cheese steak omelet?

Technology

Botrista lands fresh investment for drink-mixing robot, hires Jason Valentine

By Joe Guszkowski on Oct. 06, 2022

The former Zoup president will lead strategy as the startup looks to grow behind $55 million in funding.

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