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Leadership

Individuals influencing the direction of the restaurant industry

Leadership

Jim Mizes retires as Blaze Pizza CEO

The fast-casual pizza chain named Amanda Shaw interim CEO as it looks for a replacement.

Leadership

Papa John’s names Rob Lynch CEO

The former Arby’s executive will take over for Steve Ritchie as the company opts to overhaul its executive post.

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Arby’s names Jim Taylor president

By Peter Romeo on Aug. 27, 2019

His promotion from CMO was announced almost simultaneously with the appointment of his predecessor as CEO of Papa John’s.

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Clay Dover named CEO of Velvet Taco

By Peter Romeo on Aug. 26, 2019

The veteran marketer moves up from president of the fast-casual Tex-Mex chain.

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Don’t let heroes go unsung

By National Restaurant Association on Aug. 26, 2019

The restaurant industry is known for supporting good causes and embracing diversity. Do you know a restaurateur with a great give-back story to tell?

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Fiesta Restaurant Group hires industry vet for CFO post

By Heather Lalley on Aug. 22, 2019

Dirk Montgomery has served as chief financial officer for Hooters International and Bloomin’ Brands.

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Former Starbucks SVP named president of Schlotzsky’s

By Peter Romeo on Aug. 21, 2019

Beto Guajardo brings deep strategic-planning and international experience to the post.

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Saladworks names Kelly Roddy CEO

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 21, 2019

The industry veteran vows to put the “on-trend” brand’s growth into high gear, and quickly.

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Greg Lippert named CEO of Texas upstart Willie’s Grill

By Peter Romeo on Aug. 19, 2019

The casual-dining veteran is responsible for growing the regional brand and its sister concept.

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Smashburger elevates its COO to president

By Heather Lalley on Aug. 19, 2019

Carl Bachmann will oversee the Jollibee Foods Corp.-owned fast casual as it grows.

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