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TGI Fridays promotes Brandon Coleman to CEO

By Joe Guszkowski on Aug. 28, 2023

The recently hired president and CMO will lead a new chapter at the chain after Ray Blanchette stepped down in May.

Bloomin' Brands reshuffles board after Starboard takes big stake

By Joe Guszkowski on Aug. 28, 2023

Chairman Jim Craigie will be replaced by fellow member R. Michael Mohan, and Rohit Lal, CIO of trucking company Saia, is joining the board.

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Little Caesars names new executives

By Reyna Estrada on Aug. 25, 2023

Executive Summary: A roundup of high-level job changes in the restaurant business includes changes for Wendy’s and McDonald’s.

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Gerry Fernandez announces his retirement from the Multicultural Foodservice & Hospitality Alliance

By Peter Romeo on Aug. 24, 2023

The group's founder, he's been the leader and driving spirit of the DEI-promoting organization for 27 years.

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Sweetgreen snags two former Chipotle execs

By Lisa Jennings on Aug. 21, 2023

Chad Brauze is the new head of culinary and Michael Kotick is leading the marketing team. Both are alums of fast-casual rival Chipotle.

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Jennifer Tate is stepping down as Cracker Barrel's CMO

By Peter Romeo on Aug. 21, 2023

The former Olive Garden marketing chief will seek other opportunities, Cracker Barrel said. Her departure was announced two weeks after the transition to a new CEO began.

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New hires at Taziki's Mediterranean Cafe, Scooter's Coffee and Black Rock Coffee Bar

By Lisa Jennings on Aug. 18, 2023

Executive Summary: The latest job jump news includes staff changes at Panera Brands, Subway and Denny's.

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Chuy's co-founder Mike Young dies at age 74

By Peter Romeo on Aug. 15, 2023

An entrepreneur who said he relied on Jose Cuervo for his design ideas, the lifetime Austin restaurateur also opened several independents in his hometown.

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