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Leadership

Individuals influencing the direction of the restaurant industry

Leadership

Four Foods Group names Shauna Smith president

The multi-brand franchisee and brand operator promotes the company’s cofounder.

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Bob Bafundo named president of Pizza Inn owner Rave Restaurant Group

Andrea Allen was promoted to chief accounting and administrative officer.

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A new president is hired for Buffalo Wild Wings

By Peter Romeo on Sep. 17, 2018

Parent company Inspire Brands reached outside the restaurant industry for Lyle Tick, a retailer with deep marketing experience.

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Rick Van Warner named CEO of Tijuana Flats

By Peter Romeo on Sep. 14, 2018

The appointment comes after more than a decade with the regional fast-casual brand.

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Mountain Mike’s Pizza names Jim Metevier president

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 13, 2018

The former Yum Brands and Biscuitville executive will also be the chain’s COO.

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Where’s the hero in the John Schnatter situation?

By Peter Romeo on Sep. 13, 2018

Schnatter's not the only one who deserves blame in what has to be a situation unmatched in its bizarreness.

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George Michel to fill in for John Maguire as Friendly’s CEO

By Peter Romeo on Sep. 13, 2018

Maguire is leaving for another job, as yet unrevealed.

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Mike Nolan named CEO of Johnny Rockets

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 13, 2018

The company’s president is replacing John Maguire, who is leaving.

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Tom’s Urban appoints industry vet Shannon McNiel as president and COO

By Heather Lalley on Sep. 12, 2018

The emerging eatertainment brand, from the founders of Smashburger, positions itself for growth.

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Kelli Valade to resign as Chili’s president

By Peter Romeo on Sep. 11, 2018

The two-decade casual-dining veteran is joining TDn2K as CEO.