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Leadership

Individuals influencing the direction of the restaurant industry

Leadership

Elizabeth McGee is promoted to CEO of Ruby Slipper group

 By Peter Romeo on Jul. 12, 2023

The Applebee's veteran joined the two-concept brunch operation in November as COO.

Leadership

If you don't know who Norman Brinker was, hit the play button

 By Peter Romeo on Jul. 11, 2023

Restaurant Rewind: He was as much of a god to the business as Ray Kroc, though a lot more recently. Here's why the industry should not forget such an inspirational, successful and fascinating character.

Leadership

EzCater hires former Lyft exec Ashwin Raj as CEO

By Joe Guszkowski on Jul. 11, 2023

Raj will replace Stefania Mallett, who is stepping down. She co-founded the online catering marketplace in 2007.

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.

Leadership

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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