Leadership

Individuals influencing the direction of the restaurant industry

Top newsmakers of 2015

By Peter Romeo on Dec. 21, 2015

They made the boldest headlines in what was indisputably an up-and-down year. The ups were rocket shots to nosebleed heights, and the downs were just as extreme—catastrophic, yet wellsprings of outrage and surprise. Here are six individuals who contributed to the rollercoaster ride.

Dairy Queen to get a new chief

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 05, 2017

The quick-service chain’s CEO is stepping down after almost a decade in the job.

Who will be the next CEO of Chipotle?

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 29, 2017

The speculation about who'll be Steve Ells' successor is already at full throttle. Here are a few of the candidates we think may be in the mix.

Freshii CEO again tries to woo Subway via open letter

By Heather Lalley on Jan. 17, 2018

Matthew Corrin pens yet another note to attempt a partial takeover of a quick-service chain.

David Ellis tapped to spur Uncle Julio's growth

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 02, 2018

The casual veteran was added to the L Catterton holding's leadership as part of a management team expansion.

Kimpton appoints a new restaurant chief

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 12, 2018

The lodging company has assigned overall responsibility for its 80 one-of-a-kind dining rooms to Scott Gingerich.

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