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Back Yard Burgers acquired by restaurant vets

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 10, 2017

A private-equity firm that includes former Red Lobster and Hardee's executive Edna Morris intends to grow the better-burger chain.

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Jersey Mike’s announces new vice president of sales

By Restaurant Business Staff on Nov. 14, 2017

Brian O’Hagan first joined the chain as an area director in 2013.

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Panera’s Ron Shaich plots his next transformation

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 12, 2018

The longtime industry veteran is not done with restaurants yet, including a number of small upstart chains.

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Fun-and-food chain raids CPK for new CEO

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 26, 2018

Chris Morris' successor as president of California Pizza Kitchen has yet to be named.

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2018 shaping up to be full of restaurant CEO shake-ups

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 06, 2018

This year hasn't been a safe one so far for chief executives in the restaurant industry. Here's a look at the many companies that have made changes in the corner office.

Bennigan's CEO buys chain, plans rebound

Feb. 17, 2015

Paul Mangiamele and his wife have purchased the struggling chain with plans to grow its Steak and Ale brand, introduce a smaller-size Bennigan's and a nontraditional concept called Bennigan's on the Fly.

How Ed Doherty picks a franchise

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 14, 2016

The franchised concepts run by Doherty Enterprises range from giants like Applebee’s to relative newcomers like Noodles & Company, but they sport similar traits.

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