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Individuals influencing the direction of the restaurant industry

Leadership

Freddy’s promotes Brian Wise to the role of COO

 By Lisa Jennings on Aug. 09, 2022

Freddy's promotes Brian Wise to role of chief operating officer, and Jerry Kunz is named Vice President of Finance.

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Frisch's Big Boy hires James Walker as CEO

 By Joe Guszkowski on Aug. 05, 2022

The restaurant veteran joins the chain after a brief stint at grocery delivery startup Buyk.

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Chad Gretzema named Del Taco brand president

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 05, 2022

John Cappasola has stepped down as the chain’s chief executive following its sale to Jack in the Box.

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Old School Hospitality names James Flanigan CEO

By Patricia Cobe on Aug. 03, 2022

The restaurant group operates multiple brands throughout South Florida, including five Quarterdeck seafood concepts.

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Danny Meyer on the challenges all leaders face

By Peter Romeo on Aug. 02, 2022

In an interview conducted two months after the IPO of Shake Shack, a spin-off he serves as chairman, Meyer shared his take on the challenges of transitioning from entrepreneur to corporate chief.

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5 ways Marc Forgione is harnessing past experiences to rebuild for the future

By Patricia Cobe on Aug. 02, 2022

The fine-dining chef and restaurateur shares strategies for sparking inspiration and optimism despite the challenges of the last two years.

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Church’s Texas Chicken names Joe Guith CEO

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 02, 2022

The former Focus Brands executive will take the helm of the chicken chain, formerly known simply as Church’s Chicken.

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Gong Cha names Paul Reynish CEO

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 01, 2022

The former Five Guys and Dunkin’ executive will be based out of the bubble tea brand’s London headquarters.

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Danny Meyer steps down as head of Union Square Hospitality Group

By Joe Guszkowski on Aug. 01, 2022

He'll be succeeded by President and COO Chip Wade, who has been in line for the job since he was hired in 2019.

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Puttshack adds to its executive team

By Reyna Estrada on Jul. 21, 2022

The mini-golf brand named Chris Rockwood chief operating officer and added Keith Strew, Ben Shepherd and Shannon Silvia to executive positions.

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