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Individuals influencing the direction of the restaurant industry

Leadership

Dorothy Zehnder of the Bavarian Inn in Frankenmuth dies at 101

 By Peter Romeo on Jul. 10, 2023

She had worked in the business for 85 years, most of them spent at the 900,000-meals-a-year landmark.

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Papa Johns and Golden Corral name new executives

By Reyna Estrada on Jul. 07, 2023

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

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Velvet Taco and Mr Brews Taphouse name new executives

By Reyna Estrada and Lisa Jennings on Jun. 30, 2023

Executive Summary: A roundup of high-level hirings and promotions in the restaurant business includes changes for Noodles & Company and Taco Bell.

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Sean Tresvant named Taco Bell CEO

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 29, 2023

The Mexican fast-food chain’s chief brand and strategy officer will take over the top job on Jan. 1 for Mark King, who is retiring.

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Michael Keller named CEO, president of Jeremiah's Italian Ice

By Lisa Jennings on Jun. 27, 2023

Founder Jeremy Litwack is shifting to a brand ambassador role, and the chain is beefing up its infrastructure to support more growth.

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Blaze Pizza and Dutch Bros name new executives

By Reyna Estrada and Lisa Jennings on Jun. 23, 2023

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

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Someone forgot to tell Gene Lee this business is for losers

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 23, 2023

Reality Check: The retiring Darden Restaurants chairman blazed a career that should shush assertions the restaurant industry will take you nowhere.

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Gene Lee is retiring as Darden chairman

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 22, 2023

The former CEO of the owner of Olive Garden and LongHorn Steakhouse will step down after the company’s annual meeting, set for September.

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Krystal, Logan's Roadhouse parent names Josh Kern CEO

By Joe Guszkowski on Jun. 21, 2023

Kern has been with SPB Hospitality for more than four years and became interim CEO in August.

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Walk-On's names new CEO for second time this year

By Joe Guszkowski on Jun. 20, 2023

Chris Dawson, a former executive at automotive services company Driven Brands, takes over from Scott Taylor, who was promoted to CEO in January.

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