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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.

Food

Chef Jet Tila shares lessons learned in his rise to the top

By Patricia Cobe on Aug. 28, 2025

Authenticity is at the root of Tila’s success, from humble beginnings in his Thai family’s food business to his ascent as a restaurant chef and TV Food Network star.

Leadership

Applebee's names new marketing and operations chiefs

By Joe Guszkowski on Aug. 25, 2025

CMO Michelle Chin and COO Jay Wong fill out the casual-dining chain’s executive team as it looks to continue its recent momentum.

Technology

Presto hires Wendy's AI expert to launch new analytics service

By Joe Guszkowski on Aug. 14, 2025

Michael Chorey is joining the AI drive-thru supplier as cofounder and president of Presto IQ, which will turn AI voice data into real-time insights.

Leadership

Sonny’s BBQ, Eggs Up Grill and more make executive moves

By Restaurant Business Staff on Aug. 08, 2025

Executive Summary: The latest leadership shifts in the restaurant industry.

Leadership

Noodles & Company CEO Drew Madsen stepping down

By Lisa Jennings on Aug. 05, 2025

Citing personal medical reasons, Madsen is turning over the reins to president and COO Joseph Christina. Madsen, however, will stay on the board.

Leadership

Outback Steakhouse parent Bloomin’ Brands shakes up its leadership team

By Joe Guszkowski on Aug. 04, 2025

The full-service restaurant company named a new CFO, HR chief, analytics leader and more as it looks to revitalize its business, particularly at Outback.

Leadership

Restaurants navigate anti-DEI pressures amid push to elevate women

By Lisa Jennings on Jul. 25, 2025

Some see efforts to support diversity, equity and inclusion as discriminatory. But women hold only 7% of the CEO seats among the Top 500 restaurant chains. Will efforts to build opportunity continue?

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