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Firehouse Subs exec David Berlin found dead at age 67

 By Peter Romeo on Jun. 29, 2020

The longtime member of the fast-casual chain's franchise department had gone missing last week. Police are reportedly investigating his death.

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Taco Bell, KFC parent invests $100M to fight inequality

 By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 25, 2020

Yum Brands announced a global initiative to improve opportunities for frontline restaurant workers and improve equality.

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Applebee's parent makes more executive changes

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 23, 2020

Dine Brands Global has hired a new president of international operations and named a new CIO.

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Rosati's CEO Rick Rosati dies at age 70

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 23, 2020

The son of founder Fred Rosati had been in the business since age 14. He was in Arizona for a store opening at the time of his death.

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McDonald’s makes more executive changes

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 17, 2020

The burger giant named Melanie Steinbach chief people officer for McDonald’s USA and Shammara Howell chief talent officer.

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On the Border names Tim Ward CEO, Bruce Vermilyea CFO

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 17, 2020

The duo moved over in tandem from Krystal, with deep experience in growing restaurant chains.

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Why cultural intelligence matters for restaurants

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 10, 2020

Gerry Fernandez, president and founder of the Multicultural Foodservice and Hospitality Alliance, joins this week’s episode of the RB podcast “A Deeper Dive.”

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Luna Grill names Rich Pinnella president

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 10, 2020

The promotion will enable founder Sean Pourteymour to focus on long-term development, the 50-unit chain said.

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David Wetzel succeeds Karen Eadon as Farmer Boys’ president

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 09, 2020

Eadon is retiring after more than three decades in the restaurant business.

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Steve Provost succeeds Kelly Baltes as Maggiano’s president

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 08, 2020

Brinker said the switch reflects a change in its management structure.

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