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Individuals influencing the direction of the restaurant industry

Leadership

Chipotle turns over burger concept to Richard Blais

 By Peter Romeo on Sep. 26, 2017

The celebrity chef and TV star will assume operational responsibility, freeing Steve Ells to concentrate on his first brainchild, Chipotle.

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Remembering the year’s lost restaurant luminaries

 By Peter Romeo on Nov. 28, 2017

Here are some of the industry standouts who died during the past year, and the legacies they left.

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Marco’s Pizza names Tony Libardi president

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 16, 2018

The COO was given a promotion as the chain continues its expansion.

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Fatburger appoints new president, COO

By Heather Lalley on Feb. 20, 2018

A Papa John’s and Long John Silver’s veteran takes over the job, with the goal of global expansion.

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McAlister’s Deli names Joe Guith president

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 05, 2018

He had been Cinnabon’s brand president.

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Pepsico's Nooyi to talk navigation at RLC 2012

By Restaurant Business Staff on Dec. 07, 2011

Adapting to shifts in the marketplace is tough enough for the operator of a single restaurant. Imagine the challenge it poses for Indra Nooyi, chairman and CEO of Pepsico Inc., a diversified consumer-goods company with operations in almost every nook and cranny of the planet.

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The rainmaker: Phil Romano shares industry knowledge

By Peter Romeo on May 29, 2014

Phil Romano has a knack for creating restaurant concepts that set industry standards. His next venture: Sharing that knowledge with the next generation of restaurant entrepreneurs.

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3 questions for Edna Morris

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 09, 2015

From the best advice she was ever given to the greatest influence on her career, industry vet Edna Morris gives an inside look at her working life.

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Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers appoints new CEO

By Restaurant Business Staff on Oct. 04, 2017

Randy Simon has been named CEO of the quick-service burger chain.

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Jack in the Box National Franchise Association announces new executive director

By Restaurant Business Staff on Nov. 29, 2017

Tabitha Burke is responsible for heightening executive leadership, implementing strategies effectively and maintaining day-to-day operations for the association.

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