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Cutting-edge technology is nothing new for Sonic

 By Restaurant Business Staff on Apr. 19, 2022

The concept owes its long run in no small part to recognizing a game-changing piece of equipment back when TV was a novelty.

Leadership

Bob Chinn, proprietor of the high-volume crab house of the same name, is dead at age 99

 By Peter Romeo on Apr. 18, 2022

The establishment ranked for decades as one of the nation's highest grossing independents, with 2019 sales of nearly $19 million.

Leadership

Sonic's Claudia San Pedro keeps her ears and options wide open

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 13, 2022

At the Restaurant Leadership Conference, the former government official shared the philosophy that earned her the 2022 Restaurant Leader of the Year award.

Leadership

How P.F. Chang’s CEO Damola Adamolekun tackled challenges inside his restaurants’ walls—and outside them, too

By Heather Lalley on Apr. 12, 2022

Improving the in-restaurant experience and making off-premise sales a priority topped his to-do list when he took over the Asian casual-dining chain in 2020.

Leadership

Denny's CEO John Miller is retiring

By Joe Guszkowski on Apr. 08, 2022

Miller led improvements at the chain during more than a decade at the helm. A search for his replacement is underway.

Leadership

As the 2022 Restaurant Leader of the Year, Sonic’s Claudia San Pedro looks ahead

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 08, 2022

The onetime public servant will take the stage Tuesday at the Restaurant Leadership Conference to share her thinking on the issues and opportunities facing the business.

Leadership

Company behind MrBeast Burger hires Stephanie Sollers as 1st CEO

By Joe Guszkowski on Apr. 06, 2022

The former DoorDash leader will take the reins at Virtual Dining Concepts as it looks to accelerate its growth.

Leadership

Rosa Mexicano hires Jim Dunn as CEO

By Joe Guszkowski on Apr. 05, 2022

The former Alshaya Group VP will help the six-unit chain open more locations as it comes off a brand refresh.

Financing

Fat Brands’ CFO gets a retention bonus

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 05, 2022

Ken Kuick, who heads finance for the owner of Johnny Rockets, Twin Peaks and Fatburger, is getting $200,000 if he stays through the first quarter of next year.

Food

Italian fine-dining apostle Tony May dies at age 84

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 04, 2022

The creator of such influential New York restaurants as San Domenico and Palio introduced many Americans to upscale dishes from the regions of Italy.

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