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G.J. Hart named CEO of Krystal owner SPB Hospitality

 By Joe Guszkowski on Sep. 29, 2025

The industry veteran will take over at the multi-concept restaurant company from Josh Kern, who is leaving for another role in the industry.

Leadership

Scott Davis exits Noodles & Company to join Tatte Bakery

 By Lisa Jennings on Sep. 26, 2025

The former chief concept officer for fast-casual Noodles is working again with Ron Shaich, former CEO of Panera Bread, where Davis worked for nearly three decades.

Leadership

Portillo's Restaurant of the Future just didn't come soon enough

By Lisa Jennings on Sep. 24, 2025

The fast-casual chain's CEO stepped down this week amid disappointing results. Would things be different if Portillo's had brought buildout costs down faster?

Leadership

Michael Osanloo ousted as Portillo's president, CEO

By Lisa Jennings on Sep. 22, 2025

Board chair Michael Miles Jr., who was named interim CEO, said the chain's recent performance has not measured up to expectations.

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RCI Hospitality Holdings top execs are indicted on tax fraud and bribery charges in New York

By Lisa Jennings on Sep. 18, 2025

The publicly traded strip-club operator tried to avoid paying taxes by offering an auditor private dances. RCI, which is also parent to the Bombshells chain, has denied the allegations.

Technology

The next hot restaurant tech job and other takeaways from FSTEC 2025

By Restaurant Business Staff on Sep. 16, 2025

The restaurant technology conference wrapped on Tuesday in Orlando, Florida. Here are some key takeaways from the event.

Leadership

Italy, SIGEP WORLD 2026: It's Gelato World Cup Year, PIZZA (R)EVOLUTION is back, and India is the Guest Country

Sponsored content from our partner Italian Exhibition Group on Sep. 11, 2025

Sigep World, the international event organized by Italian Exhibition Group, showcases the very best of gelato, pastry, chocolate, coffee, bakery and pizza.

Leadership

Togo's former CEO left the brand last year to take another job. Now he's back

By Lisa Jennings on Sep. 09, 2025

Glenn Lunde departed the fast-casual sandwich chain last year to lead Yoshinoya America. But Lunde is back, after less than a year.

Operations

Raising Cane's is opening a restaurant in London

By Lisa Jennings on Sep. 04, 2025

The fast-casual chicken-tender specialist will also open a new support center to plot more growth across the United Kingdom.

Leadership

Chipotle, Yum Brands, Einstein Bros. and more make executive moves

By Restaurant Business Staff on Aug. 29, 2025

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

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