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Individuals influencing the direction of the restaurant industry

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Tim Casey named Quiznos CEO

The industry veteran will lead the newly named Rego Restaurant Group, which also operates Taco Del Mar.

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Red Robin shuffles management with a CFO appointment

The addition of Lynn Schweinfurth clears the way for a new COO.

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A&W names a president as part of growth push

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 03, 2019

The 100-year-old brand intends to step up domestic franchising.

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Restaurant luminaries lost in 2018: The builders

By Peter Romeo on Dec. 27, 2018

The restaurant landscape would be much different today if it weren’t for the businesses these departed leaders built. Here’s a look at those industrious forces who were lost during 2018.

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Restaurant luminaries lost in 2018: The celebrities

By Peter Romeo on Dec. 27, 2018

The restaurant industry said goodbye to a number of influential personalities this year. Here’s a look at some of those who were lost.

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Activist investor sends holiday message to Luby’s

By Heather Lalley on Dec. 21, 2018

The “Carol for Luby’s Shareholders” stokes the brewing proxy fight over the embattled chain.

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The biggest restaurant newsmakers of 2018

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 19, 2018

Here’s a look at the people who made headlines this year.

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Fogo de Chao’s CEO to retire

By Heather Lalley on Dec. 18, 2018

President Barry McGowan will take over the top role at the Brazilian steakhouse chain months after it was acquired by Rhone Capital.

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Josh Kern named CraftWorks Chief Experience Officer

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 17, 2018

Kern will focus on efforts to improve customer service and marketing for the owner of Logan's Roadhouse.

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Chipotle adds 2 new executives

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 13, 2018

Roger Theodoredis named chief legal officer; Tabassum Zalotrawala named chief development officer.