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Smokey Bones' James O'Reilly named CEO of Huddle House and Perkins parent

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 12, 2023

The former Long John Silver's CEO will be responsible for growing the two family-dining chains while scouting for acquisitions.

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Taco John's CEO Jim Creel plans to retire at the end of the year

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 06, 2023

He will end his six-year run at the top of the Cheyenne, Wyo.-based Mexican chain at the end of the year. The company plans a search for Creel’s successor.

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BurgerFi taps former Smashburger president to be its next CEO

By Jonathan Maze on May 30, 2023

Carl Bachmann will jump from one fast-casual burger chain to the other when he takes over as BurgerFi CEO in July.

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Bonchon names Bryan Shin its U.S. CEO

By Jonathan Maze on May 23, 2023

The Korean fried-chicken chain promoted its CFO to take over for Flynn Dekker.

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Shipley Do-Nuts names Flynn Dekker CEO

By Jonathan Maze on May 16, 2023

The Houston-based doughnut chain tapped the former Bonchon CEO to succeed Cliff Rutledge.

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Latest restaurant executive changes: Cava and Denny's get new executives

By Restaurant Business Staff on May 15, 2023

Executive Summary: A roundup of high-level hirings and promotions in the restaurant business includes changes for 7-Eleven, Razzoo’s, Golden Chick, Canada’s restaurant association.

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