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This week's 6 head-spinning moments: Whoa

A true challenger to the Cronut appears, along with signs of a deeper dive into groceries by The Cheesecake Factory, less yelling at Red Robin, a return to crazy restaurant theming and crow being added to the menu of Jack in the Box.

Leadership

Applebee’s names new chief operations officer

The chain has promoted its vice president of operations.

Workforce

Taco Mac plunges into apprenticeships with 50 recruits

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 14, 2018

The 27-unit chain is one of the first operations to try a new federally sanctioned program for developing restaurant management.

Brinker taps John Cywinski to head innovation

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 02, 2016

The parent of Chili's and Maggiano's says the longtime marketing executive and hands-on operator will focus on the guest experience.

Leadership

New management takes over Famous Dave’s

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 14, 2017

The chain has its third CEO in about 13 months.

Leadership

J. Alexander’s names Jason Parks CIO

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 22, 2018

Longtime company executive promoted to the c-suite.

Consumer Trends

Where restaurant trendsetters prefer to eat

By Lauren Hallow, Alaina Lancaster and Benita Gingerella on Nov. 10, 2016

Hardcore dining-out fans reveal what types of restaurants are catching their fancy. The foodies' preferences might surprise you.

Financing

Games carry Dave & Buster's once again

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 06, 2017

The food and games chain’s stock surged, thanks to amusements, despite declining same-store sales.

Financing

Casual dining finally shrinks unit count

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 30, 2018

The sector closed more units than it opened last year, according to Technomic, after a decade of weak sales.

Emerging Brands

Inside Bottlefish, the new concept from CPK industry vets

By Lauren Hallow on Jan. 09, 2017

The founders of California Pizza Kitchen switched gears with their new opening, an upscale casual-dining seafood restaurant. Here's a look at the concept, and how they plan to use their real estate connections to expand nationwide.

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