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Relations sour between Panera and Ron Shaich

Shaich’s new investment firm is suing the bakery-cafe chain over a recruitment agreement.

Financing

How True Food Kitchen plans to grow with a healthy menu

Christine Barone, CEO of the Oprah-backed upscale casual chain, talks about the market’s challenges and opportunities in this week’s episode of "A Deeper Dive."

Leadership

Jeff Carcara named president of Bonefish Grill

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 11, 2019

Jeff Carcara has left Del Frisco’s Restaurant Group to join Bloomin’ Brands as president of its Bonefish Grill chain.

Leadership

Wolfgang Puck’s Joe Essa named chairman of the National Restaurant Association

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 31, 2019

Geoff Hill of Roark Capital was tapped to head the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation. Each organization also announced its new slate of directors.

Leadership

David Gibbs named COO of KFC owner Yum Brands

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 28, 2019

The company veteran and former CFO will assume operating leadership of the global KFC division.

Leadership

GameWorks names Jonathan Tang CFO

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 28, 2019

Darren Des Roches was named COO and Michael Sadowski was named CMO.

Leadership

Charles Watson named Tropical Smoothie CEO

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 24, 2019

The company says it's on track to generate $1 billion in sales within five years.

Leadership

Jamba Juice names Geoff Henry president

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 22, 2019

Shivram Vaideeswaran was named CMO amid management changes.

Leadership

Yum CEO Greg Creed named Restaurant Leader of the Year

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 17, 2019

The longtime marketer was cited for the innovation and boldness he has fostered at Taco Bell, KFC and Pizza Hut.

Leadership

MOD Pizza names Mark Shambura CMO

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 16, 2019

The former Chipotle executive will lead the pizza chain’s overall marketing strategy.