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Arby's Paul Brown named Restaurant Leader of the Year

 By Peter Romeo on Mar. 13, 2017

The onetime Expedia.com president was chosen for pulling off what some detractors thought was impossible.

Back Yard Burgers acquired by restaurant vets

 By Peter Romeo on Jul. 10, 2017

A private-equity firm that includes former Red Lobster and Hardee's executive Edna Morris intends to grow the better-burger chain.

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Jersey Mike’s announces new vice president of sales

By Restaurant Business Staff on Nov. 14, 2017

Brian O’Hagan first joined the chain as an area director in 2013.

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Panera’s Ron Shaich plots his next transformation

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 12, 2018

The longtime industry veteran is not done with restaurants yet, including a number of small upstart chains.

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Fun-and-food chain raids CPK for new CEO

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 26, 2018

Chris Morris' successor as president of California Pizza Kitchen has yet to be named.

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2018 shaping up to be full of restaurant CEO shake-ups

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 06, 2018

This year hasn't been a safe one so far for chief executives in the restaurant industry. Here's a look at the many companies that have made changes in the corner office.

Ouf to exit CEO post at parent of O'Charley's, Village Inn

By Peter Romeo on Sep. 22, 2016

The longtime industry veteran is the second recent departure from American Blue Ribbon's C-suite.

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4 unlikely lessons from top leaders

By Restaurant Business Staff on Mar. 21, 2017

If there’s one thing to be learned from interviewing top restaurateurs, it’s that leadership isn’t built on fortune cookie-style doctrines.

Applebee's parent names a new CEO

By Peter Romeo on Aug. 10, 2017

DineEquity, which also franchises IHOP, has reached outside the restaurant industry for Julia Stewart's successor.

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Fazoli’s makes changes in the C-suite

By Restaurant Business Staff on Nov. 16, 2017

The chain has named a new CFO and chief development officer.

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