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Chipotle snags former Taco Bell exec as COO

 By Lisa Jennings on May 06, 2025

Jason Kidd joins the fast-casual chain's leadership team amid other changes in the C-suite. President Jack Hartung is retiring (again), while Curt Garner and Chris Brandt expand their responsibilities.

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Chili's sales are booming. Why Applebee's CEO says that's a good thing

 By Lisa Jennings on May 02, 2025

Dine Brands CEO John Peyton gives archrival Chili's kudos for bringing Gen Z back to casual dining. But in the bar-and-grill horse race, Peyton is betting on Applebee's to nose ahead.

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McDonald's, TGI Fridays and other chains make executive changes

By Restaurant Business Staff on May 02, 2025

Executive Summary: The latest leadership changes in the restaurant industry. McDonald's names a new chief people officer. TGI Fridays has a new head of international franchising.

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Mike Tattersfield's vision for Salad and Go's disruptive future

By Lisa Jennings on Apr. 30, 2025

A week in as CEO of the quick-service drive-thru salad concept, Tattersfield sees unique potential for a brand that could make healthful eating accessible, and a bit more fun.

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Sweetgreen names former Chipotle executive to COO role

By Lisa Jennings on Apr. 29, 2025

Jason Cochran will become the fast-casual chain's operations chief officially on Monday, replacing outgoing COO Rossann Williams.

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Portillo's reaches cooperation agreement with activist investor

By Lisa Jennings on Apr. 29, 2025

Engaged Capital had nominated Charlie Morrison to Portillo's board, but Morrison took a gig as CEO of Jersey Mike's. Now the fast-casual Portillo's plans to work with the investor to find an alternative.

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Culver's names Julie Fussner CEO

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 28, 2025

The Wisconsin-based fast-food burger chain promoted its chief marketing officer into the role. Fussner replaces Rick Silva, who retired in February.

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How one of the nation's top-grossing restaurateurs is navigating the toughest economic climate ever

By Lisa Jennings on Apr. 28, 2025

Stephen Starr's company has nine concepts on the Top 100 list of top-performing independent restaurants, more than any other operator. But he says if he had to start over now, he's not sure he could build what he built.

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Charlie Morrison to be the new CEO of Jersey Mike's

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 24, 2025

The former Wingstop chief executive will take over as CEO of the sandwich chain, while founder Peter Cancro will remain chairman. Morrison will be only the second CEO in the company’s history.

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Red Robin names David Pace CEO, replacing G.J. Hart

By Lisa Jennings on Apr. 24, 2025

Hart is stepping down as head of the casual-dining chain after more than two years at the helm. Pace has been chairman of the board since 2019.

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