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Individuals influencing the direction of the restaurant industry

Leadership

El Pollo Loco, Eggs Up Grill and more make leadership moves

 By Restaurant Business Staff on Feb. 27, 2026

Executive Summary: The latest leadership updates in the restaurant industry.

Leadership

Restaurant Business is a finalist for 8 Jesse H. Neal Awards

 By Restaurant Business Staff on Feb. 25, 2026

The annual awards recognize excellence in business media. RB is up for the best range of work, among other honors.

Leadership

David McKillips named CEO of Topgolf

By Lisa Jennings on Feb. 19, 2026

The golf-themed restaurant chain tapped the former Chuck E. Cheese CEO to lead its new era under private-equity ownership.

Leadership

Burgerville investor and board member named CEO

By Lisa Jennings on Feb. 18, 2026

Cold Stone Creamery franchisee Kyle Welch has taken the helm of the fast-casual chain from outgoing CEO Ed Casey.

Leadership

Magnolia Bakery has a new CEO and other restaurant executive moves

By Restaurant Business Staff on Feb. 13, 2026

Executive Summary: Here are the latest leadership changes in the restaurant industry.

Leadership

Portillo's names Brett Patterson as new CEO

By Joe Guszkowski on Feb. 11, 2026

Patterson, a full-service dining veteran, replaces interim chief Michael Miles at the fast-casual hot dog chain that is going through a reset.

Leadership

Taco Bamba has a new CEO, and other restaurant chain executive moves

By Restaurant Business Staff on Feb. 06, 2026

Executive Summary: Here are the latest leadership changes in the restaurant industry.

Leadership

Why Hopdoddy CEO Jeff Chandler thinks it's a good time for better-burger brands

By Lisa Jennings on Feb. 03, 2026

The fast-casual chain is planning to accelerate growth after growing traffic during a difficult 2025.

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.

Leadership

Texas Roadhouse's Jerry Morgan, Inspire's Scott Murphy and USHG's Chip Wade among 2026 Silver Plate honorees

By Tara Fitzpatrick on Jan. 29, 2026

IFMA The Food Away from Home Association presents the annual awards to honor excellence in foodservice leadership.

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