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Individuals influencing the direction of the restaurant industry

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Souplantation, Sweet Tomatoes get new CEO

The twin chains’ new owners have tapped a turnaround vet to reinvigorate the buffet brands.

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The most successful restaurant exec you've never heard of

The spotlight has missed Boyd Hoback, CEO and president of Good Times Restaurants.

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Blaze Pizza adds several new executives

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 10, 2018

Mandy Shaw, former finance executive with Outback owner Bloomin’ Brands, is named CFO.

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Why Brian Niccol shouldn't turn Chipotle into a QSR

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 14, 2018

Or at least not too much. The industry needs a sometimes-annoying contrarian to keep it fresh and innovative. Let it remain the anti-fast-food brand.

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Taziki’s Mediterranean Cafe names new CEO

By Heather Lalley on Apr. 03, 2018

The fast casual looks to jump-start its growth with updated leadership.

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Rensi to address RLC on new strategies for chain success

By Restaurant Business Staff on Oct. 18, 2011

After steering McDonald’s through a key period in its domestic development, Ed Rensi is building a next-generation burger chain that’s widely hailed as a concept to watch. He’ll draw on both aspects of his career for a candid look at how the strategies for chain success have changed, a rare appearance slated for the 2012 Restaurant Leadership Conference.

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The team player: Barbara Lynch

By Joan M. Lang on Apr. 14, 2014

Barbara Lynch, chef and owner of Barbara Lynch Gruppo, credits a strong team for her success, but a bit of South Boston moxie doesn’t hurt.

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Remembering Paul Prudhomme’s career

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 12, 2015

Prudhomme’s 58-year career in the food industry, cut short last week by his death at age 75, changed the American palate and indelibly stamped menus. Here’s, in timeline form, is how it happened.

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