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Individuals influencing the direction of the restaurant industry

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Bar Louie names Brian Wright CEO

 By Peter Romeo on Sep. 07, 2022

He joins the grill-and-bar chain after holding the same position at Tijuana Flats.

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Rob Ertmann promoted to CEO of Mo’Bettahs

 By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 01, 2022

The fast-casual Hawaiian barbecue chain said that its new chief executive will focus on the company’s expansion.

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Starbucks names Laxman Narasimhan its new CEO

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 01, 2022

The former chief executive of hygiene and health products company Reckitt will join the coffee giant on Oct. 1 and take over leadership on April 1.

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Remembering 'the Jackie Robinson of restaurants'

By Restaurant Business Staff on Aug. 31, 2022

Restaurant Rewind: Ernie Royal was a quiet pioneer in changing racial attitudes. Here's why he should never be forgotten.

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Is this Starbucks' next CEO?

By Peter Romeo on Aug. 30, 2022

He checks many of the boxes on Starbucks' list of ideal characteristics, and his education background could be the labor remedy that's eluded the brand.

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Remembering "the Jackie Robinson of restaurants'

By Restaurant Business Staff on Aug. 30, 2022

Restaurant Rewind: Ernie Royal was a quiet pioneer in changing racial attitudes. Here's why he should never be forgotten.

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Flix Brewhouse promotes Chance Robertson to CEO

By Joe Guszkowski on Aug. 29, 2022

Robertson replaces founder Allan Reagan as head of the dine-in cinema and brewery chain.

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Denny’s promotes John Dillon to president and hires David Schmidt to lead Keke’s

By Joe Guszkowski on Aug. 24, 2022

The company's two brands each get new presidents. Dillon has been with Denny's for 15 years, while Schmidt comes to Keke's from Red Lobster.

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McDonald’s names Jon Banner global chief impact officer

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 24, 2022

The former PepsiCo executive will oversee the burger giant’s Global Impact Team, including sustainability and ESG, government relations and communications.

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Schlotzsky’s owner Focus Brands makes some key executive changes

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 24, 2022

Shelley Harris will oversee the Atlanta-based company’s restaurant brands and former Wendy’s executive William Armstrong will be the chief brand officer of Schlotzsky’s.

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