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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.

Leadership

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.

Leadership

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.

Ouf to exit CEO post at parent of O'Charley's, Village Inn

By Peter Romeo on Sep. 22, 2016

The longtime industry veteran is the second recent departure from American Blue Ribbon's C-suite.

Fiesta Restaurant Group names interim CEO

By Kelsey Squire on Sep. 28, 2016

The company has also scrapped the planned spinoff of its Taco Cabana brand.

Newk’s Eatery appoints new president

By Kelsey Squire on Oct. 05, 2016

Michael Clock has replaced Jim Greco in the role.

Leadership

Major-chain execs make an entrepreneurial shift

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 07, 2016

Executives of some big-time brands have jumped ship to steer operations at the smaller guys. Here’s a look at why.

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.

Famous Dave’s shakes up CEO post

By Kelsey Squire on Oct. 13, 2016

The chain has named its third chief executive in as many years.

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