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Emerging Brands

2018 newcomers to the Top 100

 By Restaurant Business Staff on Oct. 16, 2018

These are the independent restaurants that made the cut for the first time.

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Mahesh Sadarangani named Peter Piper president

 By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 16, 2018

The pizza chain also named Sherri Landry chief marketing officer.

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Noodles & Co. names Ken Kuick CFO

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 12, 2018

Melissa Heidman was promoted to general counsel of the fast-casual chain.

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Ray Blanchette has another new job—this time as TGI Fridays CEO

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 02, 2018

His move from Ruby Tuesday to its archrival marks the casual-dining veteran’s third CEO post in three years.

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Real Mex Restaurants’ new owner names Randy Sharpe CEO

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 01, 2018

Ned Algeo was also named CFO of FM Restaurants, which acquired the owner of El Torito and Chevy’s Fresh Mex for $47 million out of bankruptcy.

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Calif. mandates female representation on public company boards

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 01, 2018

A quick check of restaurant companies based in the state shows most would be out of compliance by the end of 2021 unless they make additional appointments.

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Tony Lowings to replace Roger Eaton as KFC CEO

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 28, 2018

The longtime Yum Brands veteran will take over on Jan. 1.

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Four Foods Group names Shauna Smith president

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 19, 2018

The multi-brand franchisee and brand operator promotes the company’s cofounder.

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Bob Bafundo named president of Pizza Inn owner Rave Restaurant Group

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 18, 2018

Andrea Allen was promoted to chief accounting and administrative officer.

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A new president is hired for Buffalo Wild Wings

By Peter Romeo on Sep. 17, 2018

Parent company Inspire Brands reached outside the restaurant industry for Lyle Tick, a retailer with deep marketing experience.

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