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Leadership

Individuals influencing the direction of the restaurant industry

Leadership

Silvia Lagnado to leave as McDonald’s CMO

 By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 22, 2019

She plans to leave the company in October, according to reports, and no successor has been named.

Leadership

Freshii hires a CFO

 By Heather Lalley on Jul. 16, 2019

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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Scott Crane ousted as CEO of Pizza Inn parent

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 16, 2019

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

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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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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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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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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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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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&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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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.

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