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Torchy’s Tacos founder Mike Rypka returns as CEO

 By Heather Lalley on Mar. 17, 2022

Rypka headed the chain for 12 years before the appointment of industry veteran GJ Hart, who left the fast casual late last year.

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Red Lobster hires former Bloomin' exec David Schmidt as CFO

 By Joe Guszkowski on Mar. 14, 2022

Schmidt replaces Craig Pommells, who left the chain to join Cracker Barrel in November.

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El Pollo Loco names Laurance Roberts CEO

By Heather Lalley on Mar. 10, 2022

Roberts has served as interim CEO and CFO since last fall, following the departure of Bernard Acoca, who left to take the top post at Zaxby’s.

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New National Restaurant Association chair Lance Trenary sees buckets of issues to take on

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 04, 2022

The 37-year industry veteran intends to address the labor shortage and other chronic issues as he contends with immediate emergencies. And that's while fulfilling his day job as Golden Corral CEO.

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The slam that stoked David Brandon's fire at Domino's

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 02, 2022

Reality Check: The public had issues with the pizza. But the withering criticism was aimed at an incoming exec who's now been named executive chairman.

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5 ways restaurateur Rohini Dey is inspiring the industry to jumpstart Women’s History Month

By Patricia Cobe on Feb. 28, 2022

Events in March are designed to spotlight, support and elevate women in the restaurant industry.

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How Lone Star Steakhouse fell off its horse

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 28, 2022

Reality Check: Once a worthy rival of Texas Roadhouse, LongHorn and Logan's, the brand is no longer around. Here's why.

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Legal Sea Foods founder George Berkowitz dies at age 97

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 28, 2022

The fish-merchant-turned-restaurateur started with a bare-bones operation that didn't even use light fixtures.

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How a quiet warrior shut industry bigots' mouths

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 22, 2022

Reality Check: You may not know the name of JP Rama, but the industry is a less discriminatory place because of him.

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Former BK CEO becomes a key figure in a struggle over US Foods

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 18, 2022

A major shareholder wants Bernardo Hees appointed to a special board seat. US Foods says that's not going to happen.

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