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Leadership

Individuals influencing the direction of the restaurant industry

Leadership

P.F. Chang's names a new CEO for the second time this year

 By Joe Guszkowski on Nov. 11, 2025

Restaurant veteran Jim Mazany will step into the top role at the Asian casual-dining chain, replacing Brad Hill, who was promoted in April.

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Red Robin, White Castle, Church’s and more chains make leadership shifts

 By Restaurant Business Staff on Nov. 07, 2025

Executive Summary: The latest executive changes in the restaurant industry.

Leadership

Peter Perdue named president of Popeyes

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 04, 2025

The former Burger King chief operating officer will take the helm of the fast-food chicken chain in the U.S. and Canada. Nico Henrich was named to take Perdue’s old position.

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An exit from Portillo's, new CMOs from Qdoba and Ruby Slipper, and more executive moves

By Restaurant Business Staff on Oct. 31, 2025

Executive Summary: Here are the latest top-level updates in restaurant industry leadership.

Leadership

New CFOs at Panera, Snooze and Toppers Pizza and other executive moves

By Restaurant Business Staff on Oct. 24, 2025

Executive Summary: Here are the latest top-level updates in restaurant industry leadership.

Leadership

Paul Damico named CEO of Perkins and Huddle House parent

By Joe Guszkowski on Oct. 23, 2025

The restaurant veteran will take the top job at Ascent Hospitality Management, replacing former CEO James O’Reilly.

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Joe Lee, Red Lobster co-founder and first Darden CEO, dies at 85

By Joe Guszkowski on Oct. 20, 2025

Remembered as a “giant,” the influential industry leader helped shape casual dining as we know it today.

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Snooze Eatery hires Josh Kern as CEO

By Joe Guszkowski on Oct. 14, 2025

Breakfast chain Snooze names Josh Kern as CEO, replacing 13-year veteran David Birzon. The former SPB Hospitality chief brings more than 25 years of restaurant experience.

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Shelly Fireman, founder of some of NYC's longest-running restaurants, dies at 93

By Patricia Cobe on Oct. 13, 2025

Through his Fireman Hospitality Group, the restaurateur operated eight popular concepts, including Trattoria Dell'Arte, Brooklyn Diner and Fiorello Café, several open for decades.

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New leadership at Another Broken Egg Cafe and more executive moves

By Restaurant Business Staff on Oct. 10, 2025

Executive Summary: Here are the latest executive leadership changes across the restaurant industry, including Another Broken Egg Cafe, Twin Peaks, Red Robin, Slim Chickens and more.

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