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The only woman in the room: How women are opening doors to the restaurant C-suite

 By Reyna Estrada on Dec. 14, 2023

Women remain underrepresented in the executive ranks nationwide. But things are improving, especially at restaurant chains. And these CEOs are leading the way.

Operations

TGI Fridays bolsters C-suite with two new execs

 By Lisa Jennings on Dec. 13, 2023

The former CEO of Via 313 Pizzeria is named U.S. president and COO; and the former COO of Papa Murphy's becomes CFO and president of international for the casual dining brand.

Workforce

Report offers a new narrative of how Starbucks landed in union trouble

By Peter Romeo on Dec. 13, 2023

Though commissioned by Starbucks, it faults management for its naivety and misread of the situation, but says the chain never aimed to bust the union.

Operations

Glenn D'Amore named president of Silver Diner

By Lisa Jennings on Dec. 12, 2023

Co-founder Robert Giaimo turned over the president role but remains CEO of the 24-unit restaurant group.

Leadership

Here's where today's big-chain chiefs are learning to lead

By Peter Romeo on Dec. 12, 2023

Reality Check: Musicians have Julliard, engineers have MIT and doctors have Johns Hopkins. The training grounds emerging as the ideal schools for restaurant CEOs are the big consultancies.

Operations

Shake Shack's C-suite will look different for the next phase of growth

By Lisa Jennings on Dec. 11, 2023

The chain was already looking for a new COO. Now the search is on for a new CEO. If an activist investor has its way, the leaders will have strong operational experience in limited service.

Leadership

Walk-On's and Firebirds Wood Fired Grill name new executives

By Reyna Estrada and Lisa Jennings on Dec. 08, 2023

Executive Summary: A roundup of high-level hirings and promotions in the restaurant business includes changes for Red Robin.

Leadership

Blain Shortreed moves to Huddle House as president

By Peter Romeo on Dec. 04, 2023

The longtime industry veteran was most recently CEO of Long John Silver's, where he had the mission of rejuvenating the brand.

Leadership

Big Table Restaurants and Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers name new executives

By Lisa Jennings and Reyna Estrada on Dec. 01, 2023

Executive Summary: A roundup of high-level job changes in the restaurant business includes a new executive for Thompson Central Park New York.

Operations

Maggiano's Little Italy's new president comes from the high-end resort world

By Lisa Jennings on Dec. 01, 2023

Former MGM Resorts exec Dominique Bertolone has been tapped to lead the next wave of growth for Brinker International's Italian casual-dining brand.

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