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Tom Sacco named CEO of Happy Joe's and Tony Sacco's chains

He will also carry the title of chief happiness officer.

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Lisa Ingram named White Castle chair

The CEO and great-granddaughter of the company’s founder will take over for her father, Bill Ingram, who is retiring.

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Eureka names Eric Berman president

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 08, 2021

Former CEO and director Justin Nedelman has departed the regional casual-dining chain.

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Patrick Grismer is retiring as Starbucks CFO

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 07, 2021

Rachel Ruggeri will take over as the coffee giant’s finance chief on Feb. 1.

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Inspire Brands hires Michael Haley as international president

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 06, 2021

The veteran of Pret a Manger and Starbucks will build on the overseasl base provided by Inspire’s purchase of Dunkn’ Brands.

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How the pandemic is restructuring restaurant companies

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 05, 2021

Big-name players are realigning top management to provide more flexibility and give additional attention to new revenue streams.

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Dawn Sweeney joins New England Consulting Group

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 04, 2021

The former National Restaurant Association chief will be part of the consultancy’s restaurant and association practices.

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Dine Brands CFO Tom Song to step down

By Peter Romeo on Dec. 22, 2020

Allison Hall will assume his duties on an interim basis as of Jan. 22.

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Heather Neary to leave Auntie Anne’s as parent Focus Brands overhauls management

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 18, 2020

Melissa Smith was named chief people officer for Focus; Kendall Ware was named chief brand officer of Carvel and Cinnabon; and Alisa Gmelich was named chief brand officer for Auntie Anne’s.

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Olive Garden's parent names CEO Gene Lee chairman

By Peter Romeo on Dec. 18, 2020

Rick Cardenas will move up to president and COO of Darden Restaurants while Raj Vennam will become CFO.

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