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Individuals influencing the direction of the restaurant industry

Leadership

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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Wingstop exec Stacy Peterson named CEO of Jeni’s Splendid Ice Cream

 By Lisa Jennings on Nov. 15, 2022

After nine years at the Dallas-based wings chain, Peterson will replace Jeni’s retiring CEO John Lowe.

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Friendly's parent promotes Sherif Mityas to CEO

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 15, 2022

BRIX Holdings also raised Dawn Petite to president of Friendly's after a 40-year affiliation.

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Applebee's vet Elizabeth McGee joins Ruby Restaurant Group as COO

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 14, 2022

She will oversee HR and F&B innovation in addition to day-to-day ops at the parent of Ruby Slipper and Ruby Sunshine Café.

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17-concept Fat Brands hires its first-ever chief growth officer

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 14, 2022

Jeremy Theisen joins the Twin Peaks and Fazoli's parent after two decades of expanding startups.

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CEO Mandy Shaw to depart from Blaze Pizza

By Lisa Jennings on Nov. 10, 2022

Sources say she is leaving the fast-casual pizza chain, though details of the departure and its timing are not yet clear.

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Where the Nov. 8 elections could quickly usher in change for restaurants

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 08, 2022

Working Lunch: Restaurateurs in Maryland and Massachusetts may feel a change in their operating environment in short order.

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Wingstop’s top technology exec Stacy Peterson to step down in December

By Lisa Jennings on Nov. 08, 2022

The chicken wing chain's chief revenue and technology officer is moving to a CEO position, but where she is going has not been revealed.

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Is this the biggest restaurant jerk of all time?

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 08, 2022

Restaurant Rewind: Victor Posner set a new depth in restaurant leadership, though he’s certainly had ample competition. Here’s how he earned his dubious distinction.

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Kelly Baltes named CEO of Steele Brands

By Lisa Jennings on Nov. 07, 2022

The former Maggiano's president will helm the growing parent of Crisp & Green and Stalk & Spade as it adds a third brand called Paco & Lime.

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