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Rosa Mexicano hires Jim Dunn as CEO

 By Joe Guszkowski on Apr. 05, 2022

The former Alshaya Group VP will help the six-unit chain open more locations as it comes off a brand refresh.

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Former Bloomin’ Brands CEO Bill Allen is now chairman of Founders Table

 By Heather Lalley on Apr. 04, 2022

Allen will head the board of directors of the group that includes Chopt Creative Salad Company and Dos Toros Taqueria.

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Red Lobster CEO Kelli Valade is resigning

By Joe Guszkowski on Apr. 04, 2022

She is leaving the seafood chain after less than a year and gave no reason for her departure.

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Howard Schultz signals changes in Starbucks' union response

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 04, 2022

Meanwhile, Starbucks Workers United continues to win converts, with at least 10 stores unionized and nearly another 200 asking for a vote.

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Walk-On's hires Sam Patterson as CFO

By Joe Guszkowski on Mar. 29, 2022

The chain also added a VP of franchise sales and a director of loyalty as it continues its rapid expansion.

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Red Lobster hires Cijoy Olickal as CIO

By Joe Guszkowski on Mar. 28, 2022

The former Fogo de Chao CIO is the latest executive hire under new CEO Kelli Valade.

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BJ's Chief Growth Officer Kevin Mayer is leaving the company

By Joe Guszkowski on Mar. 25, 2022

Mayer had been with the chain for more than seven years, most of which were spent as CMO.

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Smokey Bones promotes Nichole Robillard to CMO

By Joe Guszkowski on Mar. 25, 2022

Robillard joined the barbecue chain a year ago as VP of marketing. She spearheaded the chain's "Masters of Meat" campaign and led a revamp of the beverage program.

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Restaurant aid failure exposes a growing lobbying rift

By Peter Romeo and Heather Lalley on Mar. 25, 2022

The National Restaurant Association and the Independent Restaurant Coalition both pushed for more aid to help the industry during the pandemic. But differing styles and disagreements between the two may have hampered the effort.

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Shell Shack promotes Monte Batson to CEO

By Joe Guszkowski on Mar. 21, 2022

The restaurant veteran will take over at the emerging chain after starting as COO last year.

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