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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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Rick Van Warner named CEO of Tijuana Flats

By Peter Romeo on Sep. 14, 2018

The appointment comes after more than a decade with the regional fast-casual brand.

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Mike Nolan named CEO of Johnny Rockets

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 13, 2018

The company’s president is replacing John Maguire, who is leaving.

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George Michel to fill in for John Maguire as Friendly’s CEO

By Peter Romeo on Sep. 13, 2018

Maguire is leaving for another job, as yet unrevealed.

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Where’s the hero in the John Schnatter situation?

By Peter Romeo on Sep. 13, 2018

Schnatter's not the only one who deserves blame in what has to be a situation unmatched in its bizarreness.

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