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Individuals influencing the direction of the restaurant industry

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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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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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Clive Schlee to retire as Pret A Manger CEO

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 01, 2019

COO Pano Christou to take the top spot in September.

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Marc Buehler named president of CraftWorks group

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 27, 2019

The casual-dining veteran's new employer, CraftWorks Holdings, operates nearly 400 full-service restaurants in total, including Logan’s Roadhouse.

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Taco Bell owner Yum Brands names Chris Turner CFO

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 26, 2019

The former PepsiCo executive will take over the fast-food giant’s top financial post.

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Nate Appleman, former kitchen tinkerer for Chipotle, gets a new job

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 25, 2019

He was named COO of Umami Burger. At the same time, parent SBE named John Polizzi VP of ops for Umami’s division, Disruptive Restaurant Group.

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Help on labor earns Rob Gifford a president’s job

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 24, 2019

The NRAEF, the educational arm of the National Restaurant Association, has promoted its leader, citing his contributions to growing programs such as ProStart.

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National Restaurant Association welcomes new public affairs EVP

By National Restaurant Association on Jun. 24, 2019

Sean Kennedy brings more than 20 years of policy and advocacy experience to the table.

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Texas Roadhouse’s president abruptly steps down

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 21, 2019

Scott Colosi departed before his retirement was even announced. Founder Kent Taylor will assume Colosi’s duties.

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