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Latest restaurant executive changes: Cava and Denny's get new executives

 By Restaurant Business Staff on May 15, 2023

Executive Summary: A roundup of high-level hirings and promotions in the restaurant business includes changes for 7-Eleven, Razzoo’s, Golden Chick, Canada’s restaurant association.

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Remembering Ruth's Chris founder Ruth Fertel

 By Peter Romeo on May 09, 2023

Restaurant Rewind: She could barely afford to open her first restaurant. Now the empire she founded through smarts and a refusal to be stopped is selling for $715 million. Here’s her story.

Leadership

John C. Metz dies at age 83

By Peter Romeo on May 09, 2023

Though much of his career was spent in the noncommercial sector, he proved an outstanding franchisee of TGI Fridays and Ruth's Chris.

Leadership

BurgerFi CEO Ian Baines to retire in June

By Lisa Jennings on May 08, 2023

Baines plans to stay on as a consultant for another 12 months while a replacement is found. COO John Iannucci will lead as interim.

Leadership

Salad and Go names Corey Horsch CFO

By Lisa Jennings on May 04, 2023

He joins the growing chain as it nears its 100th store opening and accelerates growth into new markets around the country.

Leadership

Red Robin fills out C-suite with marketing, development chiefs

By Joe Guszkowski on May 01, 2023

New CMO Kevin Mayer comes from BJ’s, while Chief Business Development Officer Jason Rusk has spent 25 years at Red Robin. The chain also hired an interim chief people officer.

Leadership

Red Robin Chief People Officer Wayne Davis is leaving the company

By Joe Guszkowski on Apr. 27, 2023

Davis’ departure is the latest change to the chain’s C-suite under new CEO G.J. Hart.

Leadership

Peeling back the mystery of Cracker Barrel CEO Sandy Cochran

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 27, 2023

The long-serving family dining chain leader has kept her head down and her sights forward, despite the distractions of a 10-year takeover attempt and setbacks in the search for a fresh growth opportunity.

Leadership

Earl Enterprises taps Reef vet to develop nontraditional sites

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 25, 2023

Valentina Ellison is charged with putting Earl brands in airports, sports centers and shopping malls.

Operations

Tracy Kim promoted to CEO of Dig as fast-casual chain reignites growth in the suburbs

By Lisa Jennings on Apr. 24, 2023

The once-urban brand is making a play for the suburbs where officials believe a broader audience is hungry for from-scratch bowls at both lunch and dinner.

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