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Leadership

Red Lobster hires Cijoy Olickal as CIO

 By Joe Guszkowski on Mar. 28, 2022

The former Fogo de Chao CIO is the latest executive hire under new CEO Kelli Valade.

Leadership

BJ's Chief Growth Officer Kevin Mayer is leaving the company

 By Joe Guszkowski on Mar. 25, 2022

Mayer had been with the chain for more than seven years, most of which were spent as CMO.

Operations

How First Watch is setting itself apart

By Joe Guszkowski on Mar. 25, 2022

One of the industry’s fastest-growing brands has been content to carve out its own path to success.

Leadership

Smokey Bones promotes Nichole Robillard to CMO

By Joe Guszkowski on Mar. 25, 2022

Robillard joined the barbecue chain a year ago as VP of marketing. She spearheaded the chain's "Masters of Meat" campaign and led a revamp of the beverage program.

Financing

Olive Garden owner’s record sales overshadowed by omicron

By Joe Guszkowski on Mar. 24, 2022

A historic December gave way to a difficult January for Darden Restaurants, but it had bounced back again by February.

Operations

Why Darden CEO Gene Lee isn’t worried about consumers’ spending power

By Joe Guszkowski on Mar. 24, 2022

On his final earnings call as chief executive, Lee provided some parting wisdom about the state of restaurants in an unusual moment for the economy.

Operations

First Watch is raising prices after holding off last year

By Joe Guszkowski on Mar. 23, 2022

The breakfast-and-lunch chain instituted a 3.9% hike in the first quarter as food and labor costs continue to rise.

Leadership

Shell Shack promotes Monte Batson to CEO

By Joe Guszkowski on Mar. 21, 2022

The restaurant veteran will take over at the emerging chain after starting as COO last year.

Operations

Why Greg Flynn says Applebee’s is ‘kicking ass’ right now

By Joe Guszkowski on Mar. 16, 2022

The country’s largest restaurant franchisee said Applebee’s has become the top performer in its portfolio after a big 2021.

Leadership

Red Lobster hires former Bloomin' exec David Schmidt as CFO

By Joe Guszkowski on Mar. 14, 2022

Schmidt replaces Craig Pommells, who left the chain to join Cracker Barrel in November.

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