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Why did Chipotle give top executives retention bonuses?

 By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 17, 2018

The Bottom Line: The payments to the CFO and CMO to stick around during a CEO transition were probably not necessary.

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A modern franchisee finds success with an old idea

 By Peter Romeo on Jan. 18, 2018

Acquisitions have made KBP Foods one of the largest and fastest-growing franchises in the restaurant business. But the key to absorbing the expansion has been a notion that harkens back to the earliest days of KFC.

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4 questions for Mike Kulp

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 18, 2018

it’s a homespun idea older than Mike Kulp himself that enabled his KBP Foods to morph into an enterprise rivaling many brand owners in size and financial might.

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Jim Hyatt named CEO of California Pizza Kitchen

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 22, 2018

The former Ruby Tuesday executive will take over for the retired G.J. Hart.

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Remembering Paul Bocuse

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 22, 2018

The CIA called him the Chef of the Century. His influence may have been to show that fashion and classic culinary techniques were not incompatible.

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Dave George named Darden COO

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 22, 2018

The casual-dining chain operator also named Dan Kiernan president of Olive Garden.

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Burger King owner names Josh Kobza chief technology officer

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 22, 2018

Restaurant Brands International also named Matt Dunnigan CFO.

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From the RB editor: Seeking inspiration in outside places

By Sara Rush Wirth on Jan. 23, 2018

Operators mitigate the risk of stale, inbred ideas by refusing to stay insular.

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NRA announces new leadership slate

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 25, 2018

The top three officers were drawn from the independent community.

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Will Bill Ackman's presence hurt Chipotle's CEO search?

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 25, 2018

Some CEOs are turned off by activist investors and their short-term focus, says RB's The Bottom Line.

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