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Leadership

Former Starbucks SVP named president of Schlotzsky’s

 By Peter Romeo on Aug. 21, 2019

Beto Guajardo brings deep strategic-planning and international experience to the post.

Operations

How restaurants should deal with the threat of an active shooter

 By Peter Romeo on Aug. 20, 2019

An organization of security and loss-prevention experts offers recommendations for how to better protect customers, employees and the business.

Leadership

Greg Lippert named CEO of Texas upstart Willie’s Grill

By Peter Romeo on Aug. 19, 2019

The casual-dining veteran is responsible for growing the regional brand and its sister concept.

Leadership

Yum’s leadership change signals a tweak in style

By Peter Romeo on Aug. 14, 2019

Incoming CEO David Gibbs and outgoing chief Greg Creed are, by their own admissions, very different sorts of business leaders. Here’s how they differ.

Leadership

Jason’s Deli CEO Joe Tortorice dies at age 70

By Peter Romeo on Aug. 12, 2019

The grandson of Italian immigrants co-founded the chain nearly 43 years ago.

Financing

Taco Bell opens its hotel, just as change comes

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 09, 2019

The Mexican chain has become one of the top-performing concepts in the country thanks to its marketing, but now it faces new leadership.

Leadership

Red Robin brings aboard Hart, Pace, Conforti as directors

By Peter Romeo on Aug. 06, 2019

As part of the board realignment, Pattye Moore will retire as chairman once a new CEO is found.

Marketing

Taco Bell’s chief marketing nonconformist steps down

By Peter Romeo on Aug. 05, 2019

No reason was given for the departure of Marisa Thalberg, who will remain a strategic adviser. Her future career plans were not revealed.

Leadership

Tocaya Organica appoints a COO

By Heather Lalley on Aug. 02, 2019

Industry vet Rudy Sugueti will lead operations for Tocaya Organica as it grows.

Emerging Brands

Fleming, Federico team up on a 6-unit upstart

By Peter Romeo on Aug. 01, 2019

The chain-building pair have invested in Boqueria, which they’ll also serve as directors.

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