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Focus Brands and Domino's Pizza name new executives

By Reyna Estrada on Oct. 20, 2023

Executive Summary: A roundup of high-level job changes in the restaurant business includes new hires for SBE.

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Denny's hires Brinker CIO Pankaj Patra as chief digital and technology officer

By Joe Guszkowski on Oct. 13, 2023

Patra will assume the newly created position after spending 15 years at Brinker.

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Jimmy Buffett wasn't wasting away in Margaritaville

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 03, 2023

Restaurant Rewind: The pop singer and proponent of a never-ending happy hour was that rare rock star who found nearly as much success in the hospitality business as he did in music. And he did have some company.

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Bloomin' Brands to part ways with longtime executive Gregg Scarlett

By Joe Guszkowski on Oct. 03, 2023

Scarlett’s position, COO of casual dining, is being eliminated as part of “organizational design changes” at Bloomin’. He has worked there for nearly 30 years.

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Walk-On's and Artistry Restaurants name new executives

By Reyna Estrada on Oct. 02, 2023

Executive Summary: A roundup of high-level job changes in the restaurant business includes changes for Surcheros Fresh Mex and Full Course.

Leadership

Force behind Calif.'s $15 wage is named the state's new U.S. senator

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 02, 2023

Laphonza Butler comes to the job after spending much of her career leading the SEIU's California chapter.

Leadership

Pinstripes names pair of execs as it rolls toward SPAC deal

By Joe Guszkowski on Sep. 28, 2023

CFO Tony Querciagrossa and CMO Shannon Keller will help steer the bowling-and-food chain through its merger with Banyan Acquisition Corp.

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Eataly names first North American CEO as it plots U.S. expansion

By Joe Guszkowski on Sep. 25, 2023

Tommaso Brusò comes to the Italian food hall/marketplace chain from the fashion industry. He will help lead Eataly’s efforts to more than triple its North American footprint.

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