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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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Salata and Full Course name new executives

By Reyna Estrada and Lisa Jennings on Jun. 16, 2023

Executive Summary: A roundup of high-level hirings and promotions in the restaurant business includes changes for BurgerFi and Smokey Mo’s BBQ.

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Smokey Bones' James O'Reilly named CEO of Huddle House and Perkins parent

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 12, 2023

The former Long John Silver's CEO will be responsible for growing the two family-dining chains while scouting for acquisitions.

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Smashburger and Rock and Roll Sushi name new executives

By Reyna Estrada on Jun. 09, 2023

Executive Summary: A roundup of high-level hirings and promotions in the restaurant business includes changes for Cousins Maine Lobster and Caseys.

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Taco John's CEO Jim Creel plans to retire at the end of the year

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 06, 2023

He will end his six-year run at the top of the Cheyenne, Wyo.-based Mexican chain at the end of the year. The company plans a search for Creel’s successor.

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BurgerFi taps former Smashburger president to be its next CEO

By Jonathan Maze on May 30, 2023

Carl Bachmann will jump from one fast-casual burger chain to the other when he takes over as BurgerFi CEO in July.

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Dairy Queen and Texas Roadhouse add new executives

By Restaurant Business Staff on May 25, 2023

Executive Summary: A roundup of high-level hirings and promotions in the restaurant business includes changes for Red Robin and Dairy Queen.

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Bonchon names Bryan Shin its U.S. CEO

By Jonathan Maze on May 23, 2023

The Korean fried-chicken chain promoted its CFO to take over for Flynn Dekker.

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