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Red Lobster promotes General Counsel Horace Dawson to CEO

 By Joe Guszkowski on Sep. 22, 2023

The struggling chain has not had a permanent CEO since last April. Dawson has led its legal department since 2014.

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How Chicago restaurants got burned by their own advocate

 By Peter Romeo on Sep. 22, 2023

Working Lunch: The Illinois Restaurant Association threw in the towel without so much as making a fist.

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La Madeleine and Acurio International name new executives

By Reyna Estrada on Sep. 22, 2023

Executive Summary: A roundup of high-level job changes in the restaurant business includes changes for True Food Kitchen.

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Georgia Restaurant Association names Stephanie Fischer CEO

By Peter Romeo on Sep. 20, 2023

The longtime industry veteran will succeed the retiring Karen Bremer starting Oct. 30.

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Papa Johns and Angry Chickz name new executives

By Reyna Estrada on Sep. 15, 2023

Executive Summary: A roundup of high-level job changes in the restaurant business includes changes for Del Taco.

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Howard Schultz is stepping down from the Starbucks board

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 13, 2023

The former CEO and chairman emeritus is no longer company director as part of a planned transition. Wei Zhang, former Alibaba senior advisor, will take on the role.

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Bloomin' activist Starboard Value taps ex-Darden COO Dave George as advisor

By Joe Guszkowski on Sep. 11, 2023

The operations specialist will help Starboard’s push to shake things up at Bloomin’.

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Zunzi's and Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken name new executives

By Lisa Jennings and Reyna Estrada on Sep. 08, 2023

Executive Summary: A roundup of high-level job changes in the restaurant business includes appointments for Fontainebleau Las Vegas.

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Karen Bremer to retire as CEO of Georgia Restaurant Association

By Peter Romeo on Sep. 07, 2023

The former restaurant operator has led the association for 13 years. She will step down in mid-January.

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Former Topgolf exec joins Velvet Taco as CFO

By Lisa Jennings on Sep. 06, 2023

William Davenport also served a 13-year stint with Brinker International. He joins the Dallas-based taco chain as it pushes for growth into new markets.

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