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Brett Patterson named president of Outback Steakhouse

 By Peter Romeo on Feb. 13, 2020

The appointment was the latest top-level executive and board changes disclosed today by Bloomin’ Brands.

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Former bakery-cafe CEO heads to Elior North America

 By Patricia Cobe on Apr. 22, 2019

Olivier Poirot will assume leadership of the contract company in North America.

Toppers Pizza hires former Smashburger exec

By Kelsey Squire on Oct. 12, 2016

David Biederman will serve as chief development officer of the pizza chain.

Slim Chickens brings on Mark Mears as CMO

By Kelsey Squire on Oct. 18, 2016

The former Noodles & Company exec is slated to help the chicken chain spur growth.

Norm Abdallah named CEO of Del Frisco's group

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 21, 2016

The longtime casual-dining veteran takes over from Mark Mednansky, who said he is retiring.

Top chain jobs becoming more perilous?

By Kelsey Squire on Dec. 07, 2016

Two new changes in brand leadership underscore challenges of the current restaurant climate, as the unseated execs held their respective roles for fewer than eight months.

Del Frisco’s names chain presidents

By Kelsey Squire on Jan. 24, 2017

The new positions are part of an effort to differentiate Del Frisco’s three brands from one another.

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Del Frisco’s reshuffles management

By Peter Romeo on Sep. 05, 2017

The operator's leadership changes comprise its latest move to reinvigorate sales.

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Tropical Smoothie Cafe makes changes in the c-suite

By Restaurant Business Staff on Oct. 09, 2017

The chain has named a new CMO and CFO, and filled three other leadership positions.

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KFC names new chief marketing officer

By Lisa White on Nov. 01, 2017

KFC has hired a new CMO after promoting the former holder of that role earlier this year.

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