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Christine Barone was made for this moment

 By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 25, 2026

The Dutch Bros CEO provided a steady hand, helping the drive-thru beverage chain to become one of the country’s hottest brands, earning her the title of Restaurant Leader of the Year.

Financing

Fat Brands CEO Andy Wiederhorn is taking a leave of absence in a deal with lenders

 By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 18, 2026

The franchise operator’s board members will also resign while members of Wiederhorn’s family are leaving the company as part of a deal to finance the company through bankruptcy.

Marketing

For restaurants, 'fake news' is becoming a real problem

By Joe Guszkowski on Mar. 12, 2026

The rise of AI and social media is allowing misinformation to flourish, and forcing restaurants to be more vigilant in snuffing it out.

Financing

Inside Omer Gajial's plans for Auntie Anne's owner GoTo Foods

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 10, 2026

The new CEO of the fast-food chain operator wants to build unit economics, improve the customer experience and build on its technology capabilities.

Financing

Jack in the Box beats Biglari, but names a new chairman anyway

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 04, 2026

The fast-food chain’s shareholders voted to re-elect all 10 directors, beating back a “vote no” effort on Chairman David Goebel. But it named a former Taco Bell CEO its new chairman.

Financing

The president of Burger King is giving customers his phone number

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 17, 2026

Customers will have a direct line to Tom Curtis, who will spend hours every day taking phone calls and responding to texts, as the fast-food chain looks to elevate the customer experience.

Leadership

Scott Drake named CEO of Chuck E. Cheese owner CEC Entertainment

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 03, 2026

David McKillips, who had led the company for six years, is stepping down. Drake had been the company’s chief financial officer.

Financing

Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol's total compensation was $31M last year

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 28, 2026

The coffee shop giant’s chief executive, lured from Chipotle to turn the company around, received nearly $20 million in stock awards in addition to the use of an aircraft and housing expenses.

Financing

Jersey Mike's CEO Charlie Morrison doesn't want to ruin a good thing

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 20, 2026

The Bottom Line: The fast-food sandwich chain’s chief executive acknowledges that consumers are paying close attention to any changes the company makes under its new owners.

Leadership

Del Taco names several new executives under its new owner

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 15, 2026

Ulyses Camacho was named chief transformation officer of the fast-food Mexican chain as Yadav Enterprises takes over ownership. Noah Chillingworth was named chief marketing officer.

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