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Remembering "the Jackie Robinson of restaurants'

 By Restaurant Business Staff on Aug. 30, 2022

Restaurant Rewind: Ernie Royal was a quiet pioneer in changing racial attitudes. Here's why he should never be forgotten.

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Flix Brewhouse promotes Chance Robertson to CEO

 By Joe Guszkowski on Aug. 29, 2022

Robertson replaces founder Allan Reagan as head of the dine-in cinema and brewery chain.

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Denny’s promotes John Dillon to president and hires David Schmidt to lead Keke’s

By Joe Guszkowski on Aug. 24, 2022

The company's two brands each get new presidents. Dillon has been with Denny's for 15 years, while Schmidt comes to Keke's from Red Lobster.

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Logan’s Roadhouse owner names Josh Kern interim CEO as Jim Mazany steps down

By Joe Guszkowski on Aug. 22, 2022

SPB Hospitality hired Mazany in 2020 to help turn around a group of newly acquired concepts. Kern will take the reins after three years with the company.

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Sardar Biglari makes yet another run at revamping Cracker Barrel’s board

By Joe Guszkowski on Aug. 19, 2022

The big shareholder has tapped former Noodles CEO Kevin Reddy and former Bloomin’ executive Jody Bilney in his sixth attempt to get a foothold within the company.

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Ken Pendery to retire from First Watch

By Peter Romeo on Aug. 17, 2022

At age 68, he's stepping back after promoting the concept's growth for almost four decades.

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Pat Hafner promoted to president of Carrabba's Grill

By Joe Guszkowski on Aug. 16, 2022

The former SVP of operations has been with Carrabba's owner Bloomin' Brands since 1996, when he started as a server at Outback Steakhouse.

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Freddy’s promotes Brian Wise to the role of COO

By Lisa Jennings on Aug. 09, 2022

Freddy's promotes Brian Wise to role of chief operating officer, and Jerry Kunz is named Vice President of Finance.

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Frisch's Big Boy hires James Walker as CEO

By Joe Guszkowski on Aug. 05, 2022

The restaurant veteran joins the chain after a brief stint at grocery delivery startup Buyk.

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Danny Meyer on the challenges all leaders face

By Peter Romeo on Aug. 02, 2022

In an interview conducted two months after the IPO of Shake Shack, a spin-off he serves as chairman, Meyer shared his take on the challenges of transitioning from entrepreneur to corporate chief.

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