Leadership

Individuals influencing the direction of the restaurant industry

Leadership

Former Yum Brands CEO Greg Creed joins Craveworthy Brands board as advisor

The portfolio company launched earlier this year by former Jimmy John's CEO Gregg Majewski has plans for multi-brand franchise growth. That's a topic Creed knows a little something about.

Leadership

Ruby Slipper Restaurant Group and Zaxby's name new executives

Executive Summary: A roundup of high-level hirings and promotions in the restaurant business includes changes for Newk’s Eatery and SPB Hospitality.

The industry veteran and operations specialist has spent more than a decade at Bloomin’, most recently as group vice president of diversity, equity and inclusion and off-premise dining.

The addition of a second concept and overseas expansion are probabilities. A change in ownership is also possible, he says.

The former Topgolf and Dave & Buster’s executive will now operate the 500-unit specialty cake chain.

Restaurant Rewind: Calling the wrestler-turned-playboy a free spirit is like saying Michael Jordan could shoot.

Executive Summary: A roundup of high-level hirings and promotions in the restaurant business includes changes for First Watch and Square.

The new CEO says sharpening the brand positions of the venerable family-dining chains is a top priority.

The longtime Brinker executive, industry veteran and onetime presidential speechwriter will step down at the end of August.

Restaurant Rewind: In Part II of our two-part special report on the godfather of casual dining, we look at how the serial entrepreneur walked away from one of the biggest jobs in the business to start all over.

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