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Yum CEO Greg Creed named Restaurant Leader of the Year

 By Peter Romeo on Jan. 17, 2019

The longtime marketer was cited for the innovation and boldness he has fostered at Taco Bell, KFC and Pizza Hut.

Leadership

MOD Pizza names Mark Shambura CMO

 By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 16, 2019

The former Chipotle executive will lead the pizza chain’s overall marketing strategy.

Leadership

Panera Bread makes 2 C-suite appointments

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 15, 2019

Former Sweetgreen President Karen Kelley was named chief restaurant officer and Sonic veteran Anita Vanderveer was appointed chief people officer.

Operations

Luis Ruvalcaba joins On the Border as COO

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 14, 2019

The former Paxti's Pizza CEO brings 25 years of experience in chain operations, including at BJ’s and Chili’s.

Leadership

Torchy’s expands its C-suite for a growth push

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 14, 2019

Scott Hudler, a longtime veteran of Dunkin’, is among the new hires.

Leadership

NYC authorities decide not to prosecute Mario Batali

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 10, 2019

Two of the cases were past the statute of limitations, and the evidence in a third did not justify charges, authorities told the media.

Leadership

Marcus Jundt named sole CEO of Kona Grill

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 10, 2019

Steve Schussler, who had been co-CEO, resigned to focus on his existing restaurants.

Leadership

Seenu Kasturi named CEO of Arc Group

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 09, 2019

Richard Akam will remain as COO of the owner of Dick’s Wings and Tilted Kilt.

Leadership

Tim Casey named Quiznos CEO

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 04, 2019

The industry veteran will lead the newly named Rego Restaurant Group, which also operates Taco Del Mar.

Leadership

Red Robin shuffles management with a CFO appointment

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 03, 2019

The addition of Lynn Schweinfurth clears the way for a new COO.

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