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Individuals influencing the direction of the restaurant industry

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Shattering the gastro ceiling

 By Patricia Cobe on Mar. 13, 2014

Rohini Dey, owner of the Vermillion restaurants in Chicago and New York City, never thought her girlhood passion to save the world would land her in upscale dining. Now that she’s here, Dey is shocked that there are so few women leading the industry.

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Chef Prudhomme: ‘One of those special people’

 By Kelsey Squire on Oct. 13, 2015

The New Orleans culinary scene reflects on the impact of one of its most celebrated chefs.

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Former Cheesecake president takes helm of 24-unit regional chain

By Peter Romeo on Sep. 28, 2017

Peter D'Amelio has also served as president of Cooper's Hawk and CEO of Matchbox.

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Ells to step down as Chipotle CEO

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 29, 2017

The troubled brand's founder will relinquish his post as soon as a successor is found.

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Lance Tucker named Jack in the Box CFO

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 16, 2018

The former Papa John’s CFO replaces the retiring Jerry Rebel.

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Papa Murphy's names Laura Szeliga CMO

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 22, 2018

The former ProFlowers executive will lead the pizza chain's marketing efforts.

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2018 shaping up to be full of restaurant CEO shake-ups

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 06, 2018

This year hasn't been a safe one so far for chief executives in the restaurant industry. Here's a look at the many companies that have made changes in the corner office.

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Rensi to address RLC on new strategies for chain success

By Restaurant Business Staff on Oct. 18, 2011

After steering McDonald’s through a key period in its domestic development, Ed Rensi is building a next-generation burger chain that’s widely hailed as a concept to watch. He’ll draw on both aspects of his career for a candid look at how the strategies for chain success have changed, a rare appearance slated for the 2012 Restaurant Leadership Conference.

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Behind the scenes with Hogsalt Hospitality’s founder and CEO

By Sara Rush Wirth on Apr. 21, 2014

Taking a less-than-traditional approach to restaurants, Brendan Sodikoff has launched a growing empire in Chicago in just over four years.

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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.

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