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Leadership

Individuals influencing the direction of the restaurant industry

Leadership

Scott Crane ousted as CEO of Pizza Inn parent

Bob Bafundo, the company’s president, was named “principal executive officer” of Rave Restaurant Group.

Leadership

Freshii hires a CFO

Daniel Haroun, who has worked for Restaurant Brands International, takes over the post from an executive who resigned earlier this year.

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CEO Charlie Morrison sees Wingstop at 'an inflection point'

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 11, 2019

The chain's longtime leader foresees changes for a concept that has been careful not to move with every market ripple.

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At age 100, A&W considers the next century

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 11, 2019

One of the industry’s oldest chains and franchisors sees new opportunities in its veneration of the past.

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Elka Gilmore, a warrior for equality in restaurant kitchens, dies at age 59

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 10, 2019

Thirty years ago, when women were often limited to front-of-house jobs, the San Francisco chef challenged the industry’s entrenched thinking.

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Bonchon names Flynn Dekker as CEO

By Heather Lalley on Jul. 09, 2019

Dekker, the former CMO of Wingstop, takes over day-to-day leadership of the Korean fried chicken chain from its founder.

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Texas Roadhouse signs departed president Scott Colosi to $1.9M deal

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 09, 2019

The retiree will serve as a standby consultant—to the CFO, not CEO Kent Taylor.

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&pizza adds a president as it prepares to grow

By Heather Lalley on Jul. 09, 2019

CEO Michael Lastoria will remain but will hand over day-to-day operations to Andy Hooper.

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Papa John’s hires McDonald’s veteran to lead operations

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 08, 2019

The company named Jim Norberg its chief restaurant operations officer.

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Logan’s parent names Jim Lebs CFO

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 08, 2019

The former executive of Pei Wei and Cicis is the latest industry veteran to join the leadership team of Craftworks.