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Friendly’s co-founder Curtis Blake dies at 102

 By Peter Romeo on May 28, 2019

The younger of two brothers who saw an opportunity during the Great Depression, Blake focused on personnel while helping to brainstorm a few quirky operational innovations.

Leadership

Sizzler CEO Kerry Kramp leaves the company

 By Jonathan Maze on May 22, 2019

The 130-unit chain said he left to pursue other opportunities, and no successor has been named.

Topics

Regynald Washington is named top foodservice operator of 2019

By Peter Romeo on May 18, 2019

The concessionaire was honored with the Gold Plate award at a gala Saturday night in Chicago.

Leadership

National Restaurant Association CEO Dawn Sweeney announces her departure

By Peter Romeo on May 16, 2019

A transformative force during her 12-year tenure, Sweeney said she will retire when her contract expires at year’s end.

Leadership

KFC U.S. promotes Monica Rothgery to COO

By Jonathan Maze on May 13, 2019

The Yum Brands veteran will oversee strategic operations for the brand’s domestic locations.

Leadership

Texas Restaurant Association gets a new chief

By Peter Romeo on May 09, 2019

Richie Jackson is retiring after 34 years as CEO.

Leadership

Marco’s Pizza names Jeffery Rager CFO

By Jonathan Maze on May 06, 2019

The industry veteran had worked with KFC, Ignite and Granite City.

Leadership

WFF co-founder and former RB editor Peter Berlinski dies at age 72

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 25, 2019

The original “righteous brother” brought together a group of female foodservice executives for a story. They saw the need to become the Women’s Foodservice Forum.

Technology

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.

Leadership

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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