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Individuals influencing the direction of the restaurant industry

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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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How to give feedback to a fellow restaurateur

By Jonathan Deutsch, Ph.D. on Jun. 20, 2019

There are three steps to giving good, constructive criticism to an industry peer, Advice Guy says.

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Checkers & Rally’s enlists marketing vet as CMO

By Heather Lalley on Jun. 18, 2019

Dwayne Chambers most recently served as chief marketing officer for P.F. Chang’s.

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Molly O’Neill, a restaurant reviewer who saw a change coming, dies at age 66

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 18, 2019

The onetime reviewer for The New York Times showed she wouldn't be swayed by reputation or tradition.

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Franchisees navigate a tough environment

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 17, 2019

Rising costs, more demands from franchisors and discount strategies are all taking their toll on operators.

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Dewey’s Pizza appoints its COO to president

By Heather Lalley on Jun. 17, 2019

Chuck Lipp, who has been with the company since 2003, takes over the job from Andrew DeWitt.

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