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Individuals influencing the direction of the restaurant industry

Leadership

Former Church’s Texas Chicken exec named CEO of Fuku

 By Lisa Jennings on Nov. 18, 2022

Claudia Lezcano to replace Alex Munoz-Suarez at the helm of the David Chang-founded fast-casual brand.

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Focus Brands hires Brendan Berg as SVP of operations

 By Joe Guszkowski on Nov. 18, 2022

The former Church’s Chicken executive will fill the role formerly held by Focus’ restaurant President Shelley Harris.

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Patrick Doyle named executive chairman at Restaurant Brands International

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 16, 2022

The former Domino’s CEO will make a $30 million investment in the owner of Burger King, Popeyes, Tim Hortons and Firehouse and will get options worth close to $200 million.

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Friendly's parent promotes Sherif Mityas to CEO

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 15, 2022

BRIX Holdings also raised Dawn Petite to president of Friendly's after a 40-year affiliation.

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Wingstop exec Stacy Peterson named CEO of Jeni’s Splendid Ice Cream

By Lisa Jennings on Nov. 15, 2022

After nine years at the Dallas-based wings chain, Peterson will replace Jeni’s retiring CEO John Lowe.

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Applebee's vet Elizabeth McGee joins Ruby Restaurant Group as COO

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 14, 2022

She will oversee HR and F&B innovation in addition to day-to-day ops at the parent of Ruby Slipper and Ruby Sunshine Café.

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17-concept Fat Brands hires its first-ever chief growth officer

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 14, 2022

Jeremy Theisen joins the Twin Peaks and Fazoli's parent after two decades of expanding startups.

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CEO Mandy Shaw to depart from Blaze Pizza

By Lisa Jennings on Nov. 10, 2022

Sources say she is leaving the fast-casual pizza chain, though details of the departure and its timing are not yet clear.

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Is this the biggest restaurant jerk of all time?

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 08, 2022

Restaurant Rewind: Victor Posner set a new depth in restaurant leadership, though he’s certainly had ample competition. Here’s how he earned his dubious distinction.

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Where the Nov. 8 elections could quickly usher in change for restaurants

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 08, 2022

Working Lunch: Restaurateurs in Maryland and Massachusetts may feel a change in their operating environment in short order.

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