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Individuals influencing the direction of the restaurant industry

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US Foods taps former Performance chief Dave Flitman as CEO

 By Peter Romeo on Nov. 28, 2022

Flitman, who left the distributor's arch-rival in 2018, will assume the top job on Jan. 5.

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5 takeaways from Amy Alarcon, head chef at Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen

By Patricia Cobe on Nov. 28, 2022

The director of culinary’s boundless enthusiasm for exploring the brand’s New Orleans’ roots keeps those groundbreaking menu items coming.

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Paul Baldasaro named COO of growing Taco Mac sports bar chain

By Lisa Jennings on Nov. 28, 2022

The former Mellow Mushroom exec will lead operations and training for the 27-unit brand in Georgia and Tennessee.

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Dutch Bros names Christine Barone president

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 28, 2022

The former CEO of True Food Kitchen and ex-Starbucks executive will take over company operations as it targets 4,000 locations.

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Wish a restaurateur was running Congress? Here’s as close as you’ll come

By Restaurant Business Staff on Nov. 22, 2022

One of Capitol Hill’s top officials was slicing meats and making salads before he went into politics. And the incoming speaker of the House says he hasn’t forgotten that formative experience.

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Papa John’s names Elias Reyna chief people and diversity officer

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 21, 2022

Reyna returns to the pizza chain. He had been VP of human resources before he left for another company.

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What restaurateurs should be watching this holiday season

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 21, 2022

Take a break from worrying about sales and staffing to indulge in some entertainment. Here are some viewing options with particular appeal for operators.

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Former Church’s Texas Chicken exec named CEO of Fuku

By Lisa Jennings on Nov. 18, 2022

Claudia Lezcano to replace Alex Munoz-Suarez at the helm of the David Chang-founded fast-casual brand.

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Focus Brands hires Brendan Berg as SVP of operations

By Joe Guszkowski on Nov. 18, 2022

The former Church’s Chicken executive will fill the role formerly held by Focus’ restaurant President Shelley Harris.

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Patrick Doyle named executive chairman at Restaurant Brands International

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 16, 2022

The former Domino’s CEO will make a $30 million investment in the owner of Burger King, Popeyes, Tim Hortons and Firehouse and will get options worth close to $200 million.

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