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Individuals influencing the direction of the restaurant industry

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Chipotle adds 2 new executives

Roger Theodoredis named chief legal officer; Tabassum Zalotrawala named chief development officer.

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Dunkin’ Brands’ Nigel Travis cedes international role to 16-year vet

John Varughese will now lead overseas development of Dunkin’ Donuts and Baskin-Robbins.

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Friendly’s names chief branding officer

By Heather Lalley on Dec. 07, 2018

Ed Valle previously served as El Pollo Loco’s CMO.

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By Chloe names Patrik Hellstrand CEO

By Heather Lalley on Dec. 06, 2018

The fast-growing plant-based chain is plotting rapid growth in 2019.

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Former Red Robin CEO dead at age 68

By Peter Romeo on Dec. 04, 2018

Authorities indicated that Mike Snyder died by suicide.

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Your Pie names Dave McDougall COO

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 03, 2018

The former Back Yard Burgers CEO joins the fast-casual pizza chain to oversee operations and marketing.

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Thomas Fitzgerald named Potbelly CFO

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 03, 2018

Julie Younglove-Webb was also named chief restaurant operations officer.

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Luby’s says it’s reviewing board candidates pushed by activist investor

By Heather Lalley on Nov. 29, 2018

Luby's is reviewing a slate of board candidates being pushed by an activist investor seeking to turn around the struggling company.

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Activist investor says Luby’s is ‘simply not working’

By Heather Lalley on Nov. 28, 2018

Bandera Partners filed a letter with the SEC, making its case for a handpicked slate of board nominees.

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Becky Mulligan named CEO of The Little Beet

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 28, 2018

The former Starbucks executive is tasked with expanding the chain nationwide.