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Individuals influencing the direction of the restaurant industry

Parent of Modern Market and Lemonade hires a development chief

By Heather Lalley on May 24, 2022

Chris Cheek, a restaurant franchising veteran, will steer growth and development for the operator of 48 better-for-you fast-casual restaurants across the two brands.

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McDonald's entry into Russia makes its planned exit seem ho-hum

By Restaurant Business Staff on May 24, 2022

Restaurant Rewind: The opening was hailed as a contributor to the thawing of relations between the U.S. and the U.S.S.R. It also introduced many Russians to the concept of smiling.

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Zaxby’s adds development and tech chiefs

By Heather Lalley on May 24, 2022

The chicken finger chain, which has been shaking up its C-suite, named Mike Mettler chief development officer and Mike Nettles was promoted to chief digital-technology officer.

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Golden Corral's Lance Trenary chosen as the 2022 operator of the year

By Peter Romeo on May 22, 2022

The buffet chain's CEO was named on Saturday as this year's winner of the Gold Plate.

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Hawaiian Bros adds Breck Templeton as CFO

By Heather Lalley on May 19, 2022

The fast-growing, 30-unit plate lunch concept said Templeton will focus on fundraising to help the brand grow.

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Focus Brands makes some senior leadership changes

By Jonathan Maze on May 18, 2022

Kerri Christian will oversee marketing for the company’s specialty category; Tracey Young was named chief brand officer for Cinnabon; Jim Salerno was given the same title with Carvel, where Jessica Osborne will be VP of marketing.

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Wyman Roberts’ career in food has been all about people

By Joe Guszkowski on May 18, 2022

The outgoing CEO of Brinker International reflects on his impact over 17 years at the Chili’s and Maggiano’s parent.

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Here are all the major companies that have changed CEOs this year

By Jonathan Maze, Joe Guszkowski and Heather Lalley on May 17, 2022

Executive changes have become increasingly commonplace coming out of the pandemic and the corner office is no exception. Changes include some of the nation’s biggest concepts.

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