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Restaurant industry gets new chief lobbyist

 Apr. 30, 2015

The National Restaurant Association’s top government-affairs job will be filled by Dunkin Brands’ Cicely Simpson in mid-May.

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Denny Post's read on the market

 By Peter Romeo on Feb. 14, 2017

Denny Post, CEO of the Red Robin full-service burger chain, assumed the post in August after discussing the brand’s mission with members of the company’s board.

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The look of the new restaurateur

By Peter Romeo on May 16, 2017

Out with the ‘gut feeling’ guys; bring on the number geeks.

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John Besh leaves his restaurant group amid scandal

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 23, 2017

The celebrated New Orleans chef and restaurateur was accused in a newspaper article of fostering a culture where sexual harassment was commonplace.

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Wingstop names Larry Kruguer COO

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 05, 2018

The promotion will enable Kruguer to integrate the chain’s U.S. and international operations.

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Restaurant Business names Panera Bread’s Ron Shaich 2018 Restaurant Leader of the Year

By Restaurant Business Staff on Feb. 14, 2018

The industry innovator and icon will be honored at the upcoming Restaurant Leadership Conference.

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Krystal names Paul Macaluso CEO

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 02, 2018

The former McAlister’s Deli president brings marketing and operations experience to the job.

Rich Melman on failure

May 05, 2015

The Chicago concept creator was honored Monday night with a Lifetime Achievement Award from the James Beard Foundation. While accepting the award, he spoke of the unavoidability of mistakes and the importance of rebounding quickly.

'For sale' sign gone, Taco Cabana and Pollo Tropical get new CEO

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 27, 2017

Parent company Fiesta Restaurant Group has reached into fine-dining for its new chief.

Wolfgang Puck named restaurateur of the year

By Restaurant Business Staff on May 21, 2017

Ted Balestreri of The Sardine Factory fame was named the inaugural winner of the Legends Award.

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