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Individuals influencing the direction of the restaurant industry

Leadership

Mark Politzer named president, CEO of Norms Restaurants

 By Lisa Jennings on Feb. 21, 2025

The former COO of the Mina Group brings fine-dining experience to the iconic Southern California diner chain, which has sights set on expansion.

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Noodles & Company names Joe Christina president, COO

 By Lisa Jennings on Feb. 19, 2025

He replaces retiring COO Brad West as the fast-casual chain prepares to launch a comprehensive menu overhaul.

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Paul Macaluso named CEO of Torchy's Tacos

By Lisa Jennings on Feb. 19, 2025

Mike Rypka, the fast-casual taco chain's founder, will step down from the helm to take a chief innovation officer role.

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Red Robin CMO Kevin Mayer leaves the company

By Joe Guszkowski on Feb. 12, 2025

Mayer had been with the casual-dining burger chain for almost two years. A replacement was not named.

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Tropical Smoothie Café makes a trio of executive appointments

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 12, 2025

The smoothie chain named Jonathan Biggs its new chief operating officer, Chris Sasser chief financial officer and Karen Wickliffe general counsel.

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Panera, Fogo, Just Salad and more make executive moves

By Restaurant Business Staff on Feb. 07, 2025

Executive Summary: The latest leadership updates in the restaurant industry.

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Brothers who own the Seattle restaurant Canlis plot amicable split

By Lisa Jennings on Feb. 06, 2025

Mark Canlis will buy out brother Brian, who is moving to Nashville to work with "Unreasonable Hospitality" author and restaurateur Will Guidara.

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Applebee's President Tony Moralejo to step down

By Joe Guszkowski on Feb. 05, 2025

Moralejo assumed the role two years ago, and the casual-dining chain has struggled during his tenure. Dine Brands CEO John Peyton will take over while the company looks for a permanent replacement.

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Shake Shack, Smoothie King and more make executive moves

By Restaurant Business Staff on Jan. 31, 2025

Executive Summary: Here are the latest leadership changes at restaurants around the country.

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Duck Donuts' CEO departs amid layoffs

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 28, 2025

Betsy Hamm left the doughnut chain as some corporate staff was let go, while some franchisees close their doors.

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