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Individuals influencing the direction of the restaurant industry

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Biscuitville names a new president

By Heather Lalley on Mar. 13, 2018

Kathie Niven, the chain’s chief brand officer, has been promoted.

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Franchisors getting more pushback from franchisees? Boohoo

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 13, 2018

Blame it on refranchising, a phenomenon that favors investors at a serious cost to operators and guests.

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For PepsiCo CEO Indra Nooyi, Adaptability is Key to Business Success

By Patricia Cobe on Mar. 28, 2012

Indra Nooyi came aboard PepsiCo in 1994 to steer the foodservice division, visiting front- and back-of-the house operations across America.

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Get to know life services expert Laurie beth Jensen

By Kelly Killian on Jul. 15, 2014

With one foot in HR and the other in marketing, Jensen has the express job of making employees feel good about their positions at Zoës Kitchen, the Plano, Texas-based Mediterranean fast casual with more than 110 units

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Get to know the new restaurant heirs

By Patricia Cobe on May 05, 2016

Some kids born into the family business make a swift exit into another career. Not so for these restaurant progeny. They're expanding their empire.

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John Besh leaves his restaurant group amid scandal

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 23, 2017

The celebrated New Orleans chef and restaurateur was accused in a newspaper article of fostering a culture where sexual harassment was commonplace.

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FSC Franchise Co. hires new chief operating officer

By Restaurant Business Staff on Dec. 06, 2017

Scott SirLouis will be in charge of developing and implementing new processes to aid in the growth of the Beef ‘O’ Brady’s and The Brass Tap concepts.

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