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Gerry Fernandez announces his retirement from the Multicultural Foodservice & Hospitality Alliance

 By Peter Romeo on Aug. 24, 2023

The group's founder, he's been the leader and driving spirit of the DEI-promoting organization for 27 years.

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Sweetgreen snags two former Chipotle execs

 By Lisa Jennings on Aug. 21, 2023

Chad Brauze is the new head of culinary and Michael Kotick is leading the marketing team. Both are alums of fast-casual rival Chipotle.

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Jennifer Tate is stepping down as Cracker Barrel's CMO

By Peter Romeo on Aug. 21, 2023

The former Olive Garden marketing chief will seek other opportunities, Cracker Barrel said. Her departure was announced two weeks after the transition to a new CEO began.

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New hires at Taziki's Mediterranean Cafe, Scooter's Coffee and Black Rock Coffee Bar

By Lisa Jennings on Aug. 18, 2023

Executive Summary: The latest job jump news includes staff changes at Panera Brands, Subway and Denny's.

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Chuy's co-founder Mike Young dies at age 74

By Peter Romeo on Aug. 15, 2023

An entrepreneur who said he relied on Jose Cuervo for his design ideas, the lifetime Austin restaurateur also opened several independents in his hometown.

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Brix Holdings and Gunshow name new executives

By Lisa Jennings and Reyna Estrada on Aug. 11, 2023

Executive Summary: A roundup of high-level hirings and promotions in the restaurant business includes changes for Ford’s Garage.

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Dunn Brothers Coffee and Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux name new executives

Aug. 07, 2023

Executive Summary: A roundup of high-level hirings and promotions in the restaurant business includes changes for Happy Joe’s Pizza and Ice Cream.

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Texas Roadhouse CMO S. Chris Jacobsen resigns

By Joe Guszkowski on Aug. 04, 2023

He had been with the chain for 20 years. No reason was given for his departure, and a replacement was not named.

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Union Square Hospitality names Zach Koff president of Daily Provisions

By Peter Romeo on Aug. 03, 2023

The former Shake Shack COO will oversee stepped up expansion of the restaurant/retail hybrid.

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P.F. Chang's CEO Damola Adamolekun steps down

By Joe Guszkowski on Jul. 31, 2023

He’s returning to Paulson & Co., the private-equity firm that owns the chain. P.F. Chang’s board member Rohit Manocha will take over on an interim basis.

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