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Bloomin' activist Starboard Value taps ex-Darden COO Dave George as advisor

By Joe Guszkowski on Sep. 11, 2023

The operations specialist will help Starboard’s push to shake things up at Bloomin’.

Zunzi's and Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken name new executives

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

Executive Summary: A roundup of high-level job changes in the restaurant business includes appointments for Fontainebleau Las Vegas.

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3 business legends reveal their restaurant plans

By Peter Romeo on Sep. 08, 2023

Reality Check: Starbucks’ Howard Schultz, Tesla’s Elon Musk, and serial tech disruptor Marc Lore are betting they can change the restaurant industry with new ventures. Here’s a look at what they’re envisioning.

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Karen Bremer to retire as CEO of Georgia Restaurant Association

By Peter Romeo on Sep. 07, 2023

The former restaurant operator has led the association for 13 years. She will step down in mid-January.

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Former Topgolf exec joins Velvet Taco as CFO

By Lisa Jennings on Sep. 06, 2023

William Davenport also served a 13-year stint with Brinker International. He joins the Dallas-based taco chain as it pushes for growth into new markets.

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