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Individuals influencing the direction of the restaurant industry

Wingstop CEO Charlie Morrison resigns

By Heather Lalley on Mar. 14, 2022

Morrison is leaving to become CEO of 50-unit drive-thru salad concept Salad and Go. Wingstop President and COO Michael Skipworth is now chief executive officer.

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Whataburger names a new chief legal officer

By Heather Lalley on Mar. 14, 2022

Elena Kraus takes over for the retiring Michael Gibbs at the 880-unit burger chain.

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Red Lobster hires former Bloomin' exec David Schmidt as CFO

By Joe Guszkowski on Mar. 14, 2022

Schmidt replaces Craig Pommells, who left the chain to join Cracker Barrel in November.

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El Pollo Loco names Laurance Roberts CEO

By Heather Lalley on Mar. 10, 2022

Roberts has served as interim CEO and CFO since last fall, following the departure of Bernard Acoca, who left to take the top post at Zaxby’s.

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Golden Corral, Checkers among IFMA's 2022 Silver Plate Award winners

By Patricia Cobe on Mar. 08, 2022

The International Foodservice Manufacturers Association recognizes operators in seven different sectors of the industry with its annual award.

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Domino’s promotes a pair of executives

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 04, 2022

Joe Jordan was named president, U.S., and global services and Art D’Elia will be EVP, international following the promotion of Russell Weiner to CEO.

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New National Restaurant Association chair Lance Trenary sees buckets of issues to take on

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 04, 2022

The 37-year industry veteran intends to address the labor shortage and other chronic issues as he contends with immediate emergencies. And that's while fulfilling his day job as Golden Corral CEO.

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The slam that stoked David Brandon's fire at Domino's

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 02, 2022

Reality Check: The public had issues with the pizza. But the withering criticism was aimed at an incoming exec who's now been named executive chairman.

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