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Individuals influencing the direction of the restaurant industry

Leadership

Steve Layt succeeds Brad Blum as CEO of Brio, Bravo

Blum also resigned his post as chairman, but remains a co-owner of the polished-casual chains.

Leadership

MOD Pizza adds president to its COO’s title

The fast-casual pizza chain has ambitious growth plans.

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Building an empire

By Heather Lalley on Jan. 27, 2020

Boka Restaurant Group— which won the 2019 James Beard Foundation Award for Outstanding Restaurateur—operates nearly 20 one-off restaurants, bars and coffee shops and has almost 2,000 employees. Here’s how a little luck, lots of hard work and, importantly, thoughtful team-building created a restaurant empire.

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Postino parent adds to its C-suite

By Heather Lalley on Jan. 21, 2020

Upward Projects hires a CFO and chief development officer as it works to expand its casual-dining concept.

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Chuck E. Cheese’s parent hires new CEO

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 20, 2020

The new leader comes from the family entertainment business, with deep experience in theme parks.

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Papa John's vet lands atop Papa Gino's, D'Angelo as CEO

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 17, 2020

Tom Sterrett succeeds Bill Van Epps in the top job for New England Authentic Eats.

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Chipotle CEO Brian Niccol named 2020 Restaurant Leader of the Year

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 16, 2020

The veteran marketer and brand leader was cited for his focus on culture and emphasis on innovation that have helped the chain rebound.

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Coolgreens promotes VP to president and COO

By Heather Lalley on Jan. 15, 2020

Todd Madlener has been with the growing fast-casual chain since 2018.

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Story time with Ruth’s Chris CEO Cheryl Henry

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 14, 2020

The steakhouse chief took a different approach to highlighting her charge’s strategy. Gather around to hear the account.

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Paris Baguette promotes its COO to CEO

By Heather Lalley on Jan. 14, 2020

Darren Tipton is the bakery-cafe chain’s new U.S. CEO, while its former chief executive, Jack Moran, becomes global CEO.

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