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Gerry Fernandez announces his retirement from the Multicultural Foodservice & Hospitality Alliance

 By Peter Romeo on Aug. 24, 2023

The group's founder, he's been the leader and driving spirit of the DEI-promoting organization for 27 years.

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Jennifer Tate is stepping down as Cracker Barrel's CMO

 By Peter Romeo on Aug. 21, 2023

The former Olive Garden marketing chief will seek other opportunities, Cracker Barrel said. Her departure was announced two weeks after the transition to a new CEO began.

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John Dillon is out as president of Denny's

By Peter Romeo on Aug. 17, 2023

He "ceased to be an executive officer" as of Tuesday, the company said in a securities filing. But he will serve in a "non-executive" capacity through the remainder of the fiscal year.

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Subway overhauls its leadership amid ongoing sale talks

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 16, 2023

Trevor Haynes, president of North America for the sandwich giant, is leaving the company at the end of the year. Douglas Fry, who heads Subway Canada, will take his place. The chain made several other leadership changes.

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Dutch Bros names Christine Barone CEO

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 08, 2023

Joth Ricci will step down at the end of the year following a transition period. The move comes just months after Barone was brought in as the drive-thru beverage chain’s president.

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Dunn Brothers Coffee and Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux name new executives

Aug. 07, 2023

Executive Summary: A roundup of high-level hirings and promotions in the restaurant business includes changes for Happy Joe’s Pizza and Ice Cream.

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Ruby Slipper Restaurant Group and Zaxby's name new executives

By Reyna Estrada and Joe Guszkowski on Jul. 28, 2023

Executive Summary: A roundup of high-level hirings and promotions in the restaurant business includes changes for Newk’s Eatery and SPB Hospitality.

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Nothing Bundt Cakes names Dolf Berle CEO

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 25, 2023

The former Topgolf and Dave & Buster’s executive will now operate the 500-unit specialty cake chain.

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Cracker Barrel names Julie Felss Masino CEO as Sandra Cochran retires

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 18, 2023

The former president of Taco Bell International will take over leadership at the family dining chain next month. Cochran will become the executive chair through next year.

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Gene Lee is retiring as Darden chairman

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 22, 2023

The former CEO of the owner of Olive Garden and LongHorn Steakhouse will step down after the company’s annual meeting, set for September.

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