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Life happens at Norms. So, apparently, do movies

 By Lisa Jennings on Mar. 02, 2026

In the movie "Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die," unlikely heroes are found at the LA diner chain when the world needs saving. It's the latest movie role for the restaurant chain that is working on its own happily-ever-after story.

Leadership

David McKillips named CEO of Topgolf

 By Lisa Jennings on Feb. 19, 2026

The golf-themed restaurant chain tapped the former Chuck E. Cheese CEO to lead its new era under private-equity ownership.

Leadership

Burgerville investor and board member named CEO

By Lisa Jennings on Feb. 18, 2026

Cold Stone Creamery franchisee Kyle Welch has taken the helm of the fast-casual chain from outgoing CEO Ed Casey.

Leadership

Magnolia Bakery has a new CEO and other restaurant executive moves

By Restaurant Business Staff on Feb. 13, 2026

Executive Summary: Here are the latest leadership changes in the restaurant industry.

Leadership

Portillo's names Brett Patterson as new CEO

By Joe Guszkowski on Feb. 11, 2026

Patterson, a full-service dining veteran, replaces interim chief Michael Miles at the fast-casual hot dog chain that is going through a reset.

Leadership

Taco Bamba has a new CEO, and other restaurant chain executive moves

By Restaurant Business Staff on Feb. 06, 2026

Executive Summary: Here are the latest leadership changes in the restaurant industry.

Leadership

CEO Kelli Valade leaves Denny's for Women's Foodservice Forum

By Joe Guszkowski on Jan. 22, 2026

Valade was named CEO and president of the nonprofit less than a week after Denny’s was sold to TriArtisan Capital Advisors and other investors.

Leadership

Dave's Hot Chicken, Cava, Huddle House and others bolster their executive teams

By Restaurant Business Staff on Jan. 20, 2026

Executive Summary: Here are the latest leadership changes in the restaurant industry.

Marketing

Chris Brandt, Chipotle president and chief brand officer, steps down

By Lisa Jennings on Jan. 12, 2026

After nearly eight years with the fast-casual chain, Brandt is departing immediately. His role will be filled by Stephanie Perdue as interim chief marketing officer. In addition, Chief Legal Officer Roger Theodoredis also stepped down.

Operations

Salad and Go to shutter all remaining units in Texas and Oklahoma

By Lisa Jennings on Jan. 07, 2026

The latest wave of closures includes 32 restaurants and follows 41 that closed last year, leaving the chain with 70 outlets in Arizona and Nevada, less than half of the count at the end of 2024.

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