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NYC authorities decide not to prosecute Mario Batali

 By Peter Romeo on Jan. 10, 2019

Two of the cases were past the statute of limitations, and the evidence in a third did not justify charges, authorities told the media.

Leadership

Marcus Jundt named sole CEO of Kona Grill

 By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 10, 2019

Steve Schussler, who had been co-CEO, resigned to focus on his existing restaurants.

Leadership

Seenu Kasturi named CEO of Arc Group

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 09, 2019

Richard Akam will remain as COO of the owner of Dick’s Wings and Tilted Kilt.

Leadership

Tim Casey named Quiznos CEO

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 04, 2019

The industry veteran will lead the newly named Rego Restaurant Group, which also operates Taco Del Mar.

Leadership

A&W names a president as part of growth push

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 03, 2019

The 100-year-old brand intends to step up domestic franchising.

Leadership

Red Robin shuffles management with a CFO appointment

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 03, 2019

The addition of Lynn Schweinfurth clears the way for a new COO.

Operations

The top restaurant news developments of 2018

By Peter Romeo on Dec. 18, 2018

Here's a look back at the news eruptions that shaped the restaurant industry in 2018.

Operations

The top 9 restaurant trends of 2018

By Peter Romeo on Dec. 18, 2018

A challenging year brought fundamental shifts in the market and a white-elephant sale of troubled concepts.

Leadership

Josh Kern named CraftWorks Chief Experience Officer

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 17, 2018

Kern will focus on efforts to improve customer service and marketing for the owner of Logan's Roadhouse.

Financing

Activist restaurant investors are bullies in better suits

By Peter Romeo on Dec. 14, 2018

Some say they light a fire under management. Others just see brands going up in flames.

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