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Individuals influencing the direction of the restaurant industry

How restaurants are tapping technology to cultivate the customer journey

By Lisa Jennings on Sep. 15, 2025

At FSTEC, these C-suite execs shared their brand experiences with AI, kiosks and mining data. But, fundamentally, it's about making the human experience better.

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After 30 years, Qdoba catches a wave

By Lisa Jennings on Sep. 15, 2025

Despite being a distant second in the fast-casual Mexican category, Qdoba hopes to step out of Chipotle's shadow with its signature promise of free queso and guac.

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Italy, SIGEP WORLD 2026: It's Gelato World Cup Year, PIZZA (R)EVOLUTION is back, and India is the Guest Country

Sponsored content from our partner Italian Exhibition Group on Sep. 11, 2025

Sigep World, the international event organized by Italian Exhibition Group, showcases the very best of gelato, pastry, chocolate, coffee, bakery and pizza.

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Togo's former CEO left the brand last year to take another job. Now he's back

By Lisa Jennings on Sep. 09, 2025

Glenn Lunde departed the fast-casual sandwich chain last year to lead Yoshinoya America. But Lunde is back, after less than a year.

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Taco Bell owner Yum Brands is reshuffling its leadership

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 09, 2025

Joe Park, president of Byte by Yum, is leaving the fast-food chain operator while Taco Bell CEO Sean Tresvant is getting a promotion as part of a reorganization under new chief executive Chris Turner.

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Sweetgreen, Jersey Mike’s and more make executive moves

By Restaurant Business Staff on Sep. 05, 2025

The latest leadership changes in the restaurant industry.

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With charges dropped, Andy Wiederhorn returns as Fat Brands CEO

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 03, 2025

The chairman of the owner of Fatburger, Fazoli’s and other chains is retaking his position as CEO now that the U.S. Department of Justice has dropped charges against the executive.

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