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Becky Mulligan named CEO of The Little Beet

 By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 28, 2018

The former Starbucks executive is tasked with expanding the chain nationwide.

Leadership

Ballard Brands adds to its C-suite

 By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 26, 2018

Bill DiPaola was named chief operating officer and Leslie Monson was named CMO of the operator of PJ’s Coffee.

Leadership

Louie Psallidas steps down as Uno CEO

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 21, 2018

The company has named Jim Ilaria to be his successor.

Leadership

Target CEO named Yum Brands chairman

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 19, 2018

Brian Cornell will take over for the retiring Robert Walter.

Leadership

7 discoveries from the restaurant industry’s global gathering

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 13, 2018

The first two days of the Global Restaurant Leadership Conference provided insights into a number of the dynamics reshaping the worldwide restaurant industry. Here’s a sampling.

Leadership

Cliff Hudson to retire as Sonic CEO

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 07, 2018

Claudia San Pedro will lead the company after it is sold to Inspire Brands.

Leadership

Former Darden exec named president of Bravo, Brio

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 06, 2018

Dave Pickens, a former president of Olive Garden, will also serve as COO.

Leadership

Houlihan’s parent expands its exec team

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 24, 2018

The casual-dining operator has hired a new CMO, CFO and ops specialist.

Leadership

The challenges of stepping up in the family business

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 23, 2018

Tim Doherty was named the president and COO in May of the restaurant company his father started and built into one of the industry’s largest franchise operations. Like a lot of second-generation leaders of a family business, he found the job has its own set of challenges and joys.

Emerging Brands

2018 newcomers to the Top 100

By Restaurant Business Staff on Oct. 16, 2018

These are the independent restaurants that made the cut for the first time.

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