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Maggiano's Little Italy's new president comes from the high-end resort world

 By Lisa Jennings on Dec. 01, 2023

Former MGM Resorts exec Dominique Bertolone has been tapped to lead the next wave of growth for Brinker International's Italian casual-dining brand.

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Big Table Restaurants and Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers name new executives

By Lisa Jennings and Reyna Estrada on Dec. 01, 2023

Executive Summary: A roundup of high-level job changes in the restaurant business includes a new executive for Thompson Central Park New York.

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Who's on your fantasy restaurant-management team?

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 28, 2023

Reality Check: Why bother with fantasy football when the ideal virtual C-suite is waiting to be picked? Here's my roster.

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Checkers and Cousins Subs name new executives

By Reyna Estrada and Joe Guszkowski on Nov. 17, 2023

Executive Summary: A roundup of high-level job changes in the restaurant business includes a new executive for Texas Roadhouse.

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Uncle Julio's names Scott Lawton CEO

By Joe Guszkowski on Nov. 13, 2023

Lawton will keep his current job as CEO of Bartaco as he guides Julio’s into a growth push. RJ Thomas was hired as Uncle Julio's COO and president.

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How Gerry Fernandez made diversity a restaurant cause

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 07, 2023

The founder and longtime leader of the Multicultural Foodservice & Hospitality Alliance looks back on his 27-year quest to view inclusion as a business driver.

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Wild Eggs and Eggs Up Grill name new executives

By Reyna Estrada on Nov. 03, 2023

Executive Summary: A roundup of high-level job changes in the restaurant business includes a new executive for PrimoHoagies.

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Former Panera Bread exec takes the helm at P.F. Chang's

By Lisa Jennings on Oct. 23, 2023

Eduardo Luz, Panera's former chief brand and concept officer, was named CEO and president of the 30-year-old casual-dining chain, effective immediately.

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Focus Brands and Domino's Pizza name new executives

By Reyna Estrada on Oct. 20, 2023

Executive Summary: A roundup of high-level job changes in the restaurant business includes new hires for SBE.

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TGI Fridays wants to become 'more fun than your phone'

By Joe Guszkowski on Oct. 20, 2023

After falling into what new CEO Brandon Coleman called a “sea of sameness,” the storied casual-dining brand is betting things like sushi, mocktails and entertainment will help make it relevant again.

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