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Restaurants admit strong fears about keeping up with tech

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 23, 2019

Almost two-thirds believe the pace of change is outstripping their ability to stay abreast, according to a new study.

Milwaukee’s Joe Bartolotta dies at age 60

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 23, 2019

Along with his brother, Paul, Bartolotta built a namesake foodservice empire that extended to 10 restaurants, catering operations and a contract management business.

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Union Square Hospitality names a new president

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 18, 2019

Chip Wade, a longtime ops specialist for Darden Restaurants, will take the job next month.

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Fuzzy’s taps Mooyah’s Michael Mabry to handle development

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 17, 2019

The industry veteran will oversee franchise operations for the taco concept.

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Black Bear Diner appoints president, COO

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 16, 2019

The new executives, both promoted from within, will aid in the family chain’s expansion, headquarters said.

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4 megatrends that emerged at chain restaurants’ big idea exchange

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 12, 2019

With more than 1,000 executives in attendance, some surprising trends could be gleaned from the presentations and casual conversations. Here are four that might have turned a keen listener’s head.

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Ned Lyerly named CEO of Hardee’s, Carl’s Jr. owner CKE Restaurants

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 12, 2019

The company also said that industry veteran George Condos has joined its board of directors.

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How long-running restaurant concepts stay viable

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 11, 2019

A brand’s maturity doesn’t have to equate to obsolescence, according to several of the industry’s oldest brands. At the Restaurant Leadership Conference, they and several middle-aged chains explained how they do it.

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