leadership

Zunzi's and Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken name new executives

By Lisa Jennings and Reyna Estrada on Sep. 08, 2023

Executive Summary: A roundup of high-level job changes in the restaurant business includes appointments for Fontainebleau Las Vegas.

Emerging Brands

3 business legends reveal their restaurant plans

By Peter Romeo on Sep. 08, 2023

Reality Check: Starbucks’ Howard Schultz, Tesla’s Elon Musk, and serial tech disruptor Marc Lore are betting they can change the restaurant industry with new ventures. Here’s a look at what they’re envisioning.

Karen Bremer to retire as CEO of Georgia Restaurant Association

By Peter Romeo on Sep. 07, 2023

The former restaurant operator has led the association for 13 years. She will step down in mid-January.

Former Topgolf exec joins Velvet Taco as CFO

By Lisa Jennings on Sep. 06, 2023

William Davenport also served a 13-year stint with Brinker International. He joins the Dallas-based taco chain as it pushes for growth into new markets.

First Watch names Matt Eisenacher chief brand officer

By Peter Romeo on Sep. 06, 2023

Before joining First Watch in 2019, Eisenacher was COO of Piada Italian Street Food.

Toast CEO Chris Comparato to step down

By Joe Guszkowski on Sep. 05, 2023

He will be replaced by COO and President Aman Narang, who co-founded the company in 2011.

Toppers Pizza and Craveworthy Brands add new executives

By Reyna Estrada on Aug. 31, 2023

Executive Summary: A roundup of high-level job changes in the restaurant business includes changes for Fish City Grill.

Pokeworks promotes Regina Cheung to CEO

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 30, 2023

The 60-unit chain’s former CFO will take the helm as it plots its growth outside the U.S. for the first time.

Bloomin' Brands reshuffles board after Starboard takes big stake

By Joe Guszkowski on Aug. 28, 2023

Chairman Jim Craigie will be replaced by fellow member R. Michael Mohan, and Rohit Lal, CIO of trucking company Saia, is joining the board.

TGI Fridays promotes Brandon Coleman to CEO

By Joe Guszkowski on Aug. 28, 2023

The recently hired president and CMO will lead a new chapter at the chain after Ray Blanchette stepped down in May.

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