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John Y. Brown was famous for many reasons. One is spelled K-F-C.

 By Restaurant Business Staff on Nov. 29, 2022

Restaurant Rewind: Yes, Harland Sanders started the brand. But Brown made it a powerhouse.

Leadership

O'Charley's service provider names new CFO, chief people officer

 By Joe Guszkowski on Nov. 29, 2022

Restaurant Growth Services hired Kara Jacobs as finance chief and promoted Clint Lautenschleger to lead HR. Both previously worked at Cracker Barrel.

Leadership

John Y. Brown, a force behind KFC and Kenny Rogers Roasters, dies at age 88

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 28, 2022

The onetime Kentucky governor also played a role in the development of Lum's, Ollie's and Chicken By George.

Leadership

US Foods taps former Performance chief Dave Flitman as CEO

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 28, 2022

Flitman, who left the distributor's arch-rival in 2018, will assume the top job on Jan. 5.

Leadership

Focus Brands hires Brendan Berg as SVP of operations

By Joe Guszkowski on Nov. 18, 2022

The former Church’s Chicken executive will fill the role formerly held by Focus’ restaurant President Shelley Harris.

Technology

Tock founder Nick Kokonas is leaving the company

By Joe Guszkowski on Nov. 17, 2022

Former Olo COO Matthew Tucker will take the reins of the reservations platform, now owned by Squarespace.

Leadership

Patrick Doyle named executive chairman at Restaurant Brands International

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 16, 2022

The former Domino’s CEO will make a $30 million investment in the owner of Burger King, Popeyes, Tim Hortons and Firehouse and will get options worth close to $200 million.

Workforce

Lakisha Hunter went from gang leader to chef. Now she's showing others the way

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 15, 2022

The proprietor of Chicago's That Jerk Spot is easing youngsters with legal issues into restaurant careers.

Leadership

Wingstop exec Stacy Peterson named CEO of Jeni’s Splendid Ice Cream

By Lisa Jennings on Nov. 15, 2022

After nine years at the Dallas-based wings chain, Peterson will replace Jeni’s retiring CEO John Lowe.

Leadership

Friendly's parent promotes Sherif Mityas to CEO

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 15, 2022

BRIX Holdings also raised Dawn Petite to president of Friendly's after a 40-year affiliation.

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