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Leadership

MOD Pizza names Mark Shambura CMO

 By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 16, 2019

The former Chipotle executive will lead the pizza chain’s overall marketing strategy.

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Panera Bread makes 2 C-suite appointments

 By Peter Romeo on Jan. 15, 2019

Former Sweetgreen President Karen Kelley was named chief restaurant officer and Sonic veteran Anita Vanderveer was appointed chief people officer.

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Torchy’s expands its C-suite for a growth push

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 14, 2019

Scott Hudler, a longtime veteran of Dunkin’, is among the new hires.

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NYC authorities decide not to prosecute Mario Batali

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 10, 2019

Two of the cases were past the statute of limitations, and the evidence in a third did not justify charges, authorities told the media.

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City Barbeque names Mike Muldoon president and COO

By Heather Lalley on Jan. 10, 2019

Muldoon is a 25-year industry veteran.

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Marcus Jundt named sole CEO of Kona Grill

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 10, 2019

Steve Schussler, who had been co-CEO, resigned to focus on his existing restaurants.

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Clyde’s CEO John Laytham dies at age 74

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 10, 2019

The onetime dishwasher had worked for the multi-concept group since 1963.

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Luby’s and activist investor spar in proxy fight

By Heather Lalley on Jan. 09, 2019

With a shareholders’ meeting looming, Luby’s says it’s in the midst of turning its troubled casual-dining company around.

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Seenu Kasturi named CEO of Arc Group

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 09, 2019

Richard Akam will remain as COO of the owner of Dick’s Wings and Tilted Kilt.

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Tim Casey named Quiznos CEO

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 04, 2019

The industry veteran will lead the newly named Rego Restaurant Group, which also operates Taco Del Mar.

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