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Operations

This week’s 5 head-spinning moments: Boundaries smashed

 By Peter Romeo on Mar. 24, 2017

Instead of heeding what normally are yellow lights, restaurants stomped on the gas and crashed through barriers this week.

Workforce

5 ways restaurants get workers to emotionally invest in their jobs

 By Alaina Lancaster on Aug. 28, 2017

With employee turnover at an all-time high, some restaurants are tugging at workers’ heart strings—making it harder for them to say goodbye.

Leadership

Ells to step down as Chipotle CEO

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 29, 2017

The troubled brand's founder will relinquish his post as soon as a successor is found.

Leadership

Dave George named Darden COO

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 22, 2018

The casual-dining chain operator also named Dan Kiernan president of Olive Garden.

Leadership

Roark acts quickly to right Buffalo Wild Wings

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 13, 2018

One of the wings chain's largest franchisees says the repair work is already starting, and it's delighted with what's happening.

Leadership

Veggie Grill adds two executives to ranks, focuses on expansion

By Heather Lalley on Apr. 16, 2018

The vegan fast casual hires industry vets to oversee real estate and culinary innovation as the brand looks to double its units.

Dick Brennan Sr., New Orleans restaurateur, has died at age 84

Mar. 16, 2015

The force behind Commander’s Palace was mentor to a number of industry stars, including Emeril Lagasse and his son, Dickie. He was part of the first generation of what would become one of America’s most famous restaurant families.

Capriotti's founder dies at age 68

By Restaurant Business Staff on Jan. 13, 2017

Lois Margolet quit her job in 1976 to try her hand at a sandwich shop named after her grandfather and featuring a sandwich her aunt had inspired.

Darden buys another casual-dining growth brand

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 27, 2017

For $780 million in cash, the parent of Olive Garden and LongHorn Steakhouse will add a growth chain with familiar management.

Leadership

Remembering Don Axleroad

By Peter Romeo on Sep. 07, 2017

You may not recognize his name, but you likely feel his lasting influence on the business.

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