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Uncle Julio's names Scott Lawton CEO

 By Joe Guszkowski on Nov. 13, 2023

Lawton will keep his current job as CEO of Bartaco as he guides Julio’s into a growth push. RJ Thomas was hired as Uncle Julio's COO and president.

Leadership

How Gerry Fernandez made diversity a restaurant cause

 By Peter Romeo on Nov. 07, 2023

The founder and longtime leader of the Multicultural Foodservice & Hospitality Alliance looks back on his 27-year quest to view inclusion as a business driver.

Leadership

Wild Eggs and Eggs Up Grill name new executives

By Reyna Estrada on Nov. 03, 2023

Executive Summary: A roundup of high-level job changes in the restaurant business includes a new executive for PrimoHoagies.

Operations

Former Panera Bread exec takes the helm at P.F. Chang's

By Lisa Jennings on Oct. 23, 2023

Eduardo Luz, Panera's former chief brand and concept officer, was named CEO and president of the 30-year-old casual-dining chain, effective immediately.

Leadership

Focus Brands and Domino's Pizza name new executives

By Reyna Estrada on Oct. 20, 2023

Executive Summary: A roundup of high-level job changes in the restaurant business includes new hires for SBE.

Operations

TGI Fridays wants to become 'more fun than your phone'

By Joe Guszkowski on Oct. 20, 2023

After falling into what new CEO Brandon Coleman called a “sea of sameness,” the storied casual-dining brand is betting things like sushi, mocktails and entertainment will help make it relevant again.

Leadership

Denny's hires Brinker CIO Pankaj Patra as chief digital and technology officer

By Joe Guszkowski on Oct. 13, 2023

Patra will assume the newly created position after spending 15 years at Brinker.

Leadership

Bloomin' Brands to part ways with longtime executive Gregg Scarlett

By Joe Guszkowski on Oct. 03, 2023

Scarlett’s position, COO of casual dining, is being eliminated as part of “organizational design changes” at Bloomin’. He has worked there for nearly 30 years.

Financing

Jimmy Buffett wasn't wasting away in Margaritaville

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 03, 2023

Restaurant Rewind: The pop singer and proponent of a never-ending happy hour was that rare rock star who found nearly as much success in the hospitality business as he did in music. And he did have some company.

Leadership

Force behind Calif.'s $15 wage is named the state's new U.S. senator

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 02, 2023

Laphonza Butler comes to the job after spending much of her career leading the SEIU's California chapter.

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