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Paris Baguette adds former Le Pain Quotidien CEO Jack Moran to its C-suite

 By Heather Lalley on Aug. 20, 2018

Jack F. Moran becomes chief operating officer at the growing fast-casual bakery chain.

Financing

Ruth’s Chris ends Michael O’Donnell’s reign with positive Q2

 By Peter Romeo on Aug. 10, 2018

Comps for company units rose 1.3%, with beef costs dropping 10%.

Financing

Buffalo Wild Wings is still wheezing, franchisee says

By Peter Romeo on Aug. 09, 2018

One of the chain’s largest operators posted deeper losses and a 6.4% drop in comps.

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Jim Kuhn named CEO of Kona Grill

By Restaurant Business Staff on Aug. 09, 2018

Kuhn succeeds Berke Bakay, who held the top post for six years.

Leadership

For Michael Osanloo, Portillo’s is home

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 07, 2018

The quick-service chain’s newest CEO gets to return to his Chicago roots.

Leadership

Asian Box appoints former Halal Guys exec Mike Speck as CEO

By Heather Lalley on Aug. 07, 2018

Speck takes over the top spot from Asian Box founder Frank Klein, who will become a brand ambassador for Asian Box.

Leadership

P.F. Chang’s chief executive Michael Osanloo named Portillo’s CEO

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 06, 2018

He will take over in October for Keith Kinsey, who is retiring.

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French chef Joel Robuchon dies at 73

By Heather Lalley on Aug. 06, 2018

The chef, who earned more Michelin stars than any other, operated restaurants on several continents.

Leadership

Ark President Bob Stewart dies at 61

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 31, 2018

The finance veteran had spent 16 years with the multiconcept restaurant operator.

Leadership

John Schnatter sues Papa John’s

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 26, 2018

The company’s beleaguered founder is seeking documents related to his ouster.

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