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Leadership

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.

Leadership

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.

Topics

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.

Leadership

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.

Leadership

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.

Leadership

Texas Roadhouse names Jerry Morgan president

By Peter Romeo on Dec. 17, 2020

He assumes the job from CEO Kent Taylor, who said the move will free him to focus on new business endeavors for the company.

Leadership

Creator of Twin Peaks and Velvet Taco gets new CEO, new identity, new focus

By Peter Romeo on Dec. 17, 2020

Randy DeWitt has been succeeded as CEO by Jack Gibbons, and the company has been recast into a venture called FB Society

Operations

Darden's operations specialist Dave George to retire

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 25, 2020

The former chief of Olive Garden, LongHorn and Capital Grille has been instrumental in the casual-dining giant's success.

Leadership

Tony Roma’s eyes new concept, appoints John Brisco CEO

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 03, 2020

The 58-year-old brand intends to enter the fast-casual market later this year.

Financing

Outback’s parent airs alternatives to a sale

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 18, 2020

Suitors have come forth for Bloomin’ Brands’ Brazilian operations, but not for the company as a whole, officials say.

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