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Activist restaurant investors are bullies in better suits

Some say they light a fire under management. Others just see brands going up in flames.

Leadership

Chipotle adds 2 new executives

Roger Theodoredis named chief legal officer; Tabassum Zalotrawala named chief development officer.

Leadership

Dunkin’ Brands’ Nigel Travis cedes international role to 16-year vet

By Peter Romeo on Dec. 11, 2018

John Varughese will now lead overseas development of Dunkin’ Donuts and Baskin-Robbins.

Leadership

Former Red Robin CEO dead at age 68

By Peter Romeo on Dec. 04, 2018

Authorities indicated that Mike Snyder died by suicide.

Leadership

Your Pie names Dave McDougall COO

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 03, 2018

The former Back Yard Burgers CEO joins the fast-casual pizza chain to oversee operations and marketing.

Leadership

Thomas Fitzgerald named Potbelly CFO

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 03, 2018

Julie Younglove-Webb was also named chief restaurant operations officer.

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Becky Mulligan named CEO of The Little Beet

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 28, 2018

The former Starbucks executive is tasked with expanding the chain nationwide.

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Ballard Brands adds to its C-suite

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 26, 2018

Bill DiPaola was named chief operating officer and Leslie Monson was named CMO of the operator of PJ’s Coffee.

Leadership

Louie Psallidas steps down as Uno CEO

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 21, 2018

The company has named Jim Ilaria to be his successor.

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Target CEO named Yum Brands chairman

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 19, 2018

Brian Cornell will take over for the retiring Robert Walter.