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Individuals influencing the direction of the restaurant industry

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Texas Roadhouse names Gina Tobin president

 By Peter Romeo on Jan. 09, 2023

Tobin assumes the post from Jerry Morgan, who remains CEO. The company said the move will enable Morgan to spend more time in the field.

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Texas Roadhouse CFO Tonya Robinson retires

 By Joe Guszkowski on Jan. 06, 2023

She had been with the chain since 1998. VP of Finance Keith Humpich will take over while the company looks for a permanent replacement.

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At Applebee’s, John Cywinski brought eatin’ good back to the neighborhood

By Joe Guszkowski on Jan. 05, 2023

The outgoing president helped the chain reclaim its identity as well as its status as a premier casual-dining brand.

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Culver’s names Julie Fussner CMO

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 04, 2023

The six-year company veteran becomes the first C-level marketing chief in the burger chain’s history.

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Dave & Buster's co-founder Buster Corley dies at age 72

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 04, 2023

Police reports suggest that his death was the result of suicide, but that cause has yet to be verified by the authorities.

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Joey Simons takes helm of growing Montclair Hospitality Group

By Lisa Jennings on Jan. 04, 2023

The parent to Ani Ramen House, Sushi by Bou and upcoming PastaRamen has explosive growth plans.

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Applebee’s President John Cywinski is leaving to be CEO of another chain

By Joe Guszkowski on Jan. 04, 2023

Cywinski oversaw a strong period at the casual-dining giant since joining in 2017. He’ll be replaced by Tony Marolejo, president of international and global development for Applebee’s parent Dine Brands.

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Focus Brands President Beto Guajardo named CEO of Blaze Pizza

By Lisa Jennings on Jan. 04, 2023

Guajardo replaces Mandy Shaw, who led the fast-casual chain through the pandemic.

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Walk-On’s CEO Brandon Landry steps down

By Joe Guszkowski on Jan. 04, 2023

Longtime COO Scott Taylor will take his place and Landry will become chairman of the sports bar chain he founded nearly 20 years ago.

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Beto Guajardo’s plan to build on brand love at Blaze Pizza

By Lisa Jennings on Jan. 04, 2023

The chain’s new CEO sees opportunities for evaluation and renewal as it prepares for a next trajectory of growth.

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