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5 restaurant leaders to pay attention to in 2022

By Joe Guszkowski on Dec. 21, 2021

A few of these executives jumped on our radar after making a splash in 2021, while others are laying the groundwork for intriguing innovations in the years ahead.

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5 trends we hope will disappear in 2022

By Peter Romeo on Dec. 21, 2021

With any luck, these ripples will move out of the industry spotlight--and just keep going.

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Kevin King returns to Donatos, this time as president

By Heather Lalley on Dec. 17, 2021

King worked for the fast-casual pizza chain from 1990 to 2003 and served as vice president of development.

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A look back at Gene Lee's sometimes contrarian approach to leading Darden

By Peter Romeo on Dec. 17, 2021

The longtime restaurant leader intends to retire in May. Here's how his thinking has influenced a casual-dining giant—if not the industry itself, according to RB's Reality Check.

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Once a busser for Darden, Rick Cardenas is set to become its CEO

By Joe Guszkowski on Dec. 17, 2021

The industry lifer has spent virtually his entire career with the company, rising from a 16-year-old Red Lobster employee to the top post.

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Bloomin' Brands parts ways with chief customer officer amid reorganization

By Joe Guszkowski on Dec. 16, 2021

Michael Stutts will receive $1.6 million in severance pay after his position is eliminated.

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Wingstop names its first chief people officer

By Heather Lalley on Dec. 16, 2021

Donnie Upshaw, who had served as SVP of people for the fast-casual wing chain, was elevated into the new post to oversee culture and talent management for the brand.

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