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Individuals influencing the direction of the restaurant industry

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Pokeworks elevates Steve Heeley to CEO

By Heather Lalley on Aug. 12, 2021

Heeley had been the fast casual’s CMO and previously helmed the Veggie Grill chain.

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How sisterhood helps Applebee's and IHOP embrace technology

By Peter Romeo on Aug. 06, 2021

Having dual brands provides a single path to double adoption, says John Peyton, CEO of parent company Dine Brands Global.

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Bill Regas, mentor to a host of standout restaurant executives, dies at age 92

By Peter Romeo on Aug. 03, 2021

Regas was renowned in the Southeast for the service provided at his family's namesake restaurant in Knoxville, Tenn.

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Fuzzy’s Taco Shop names Paul Damico CEO

By Heather Lalley on Aug. 03, 2021

Damico had previously been a president at Focus Brands and CEO of Naf Naf Grill.

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Topgolf is shaking up its c-suite

By Heather Lalley on Aug. 02, 2021

The food-and-games chain named a COO, CMO and chief people officer Monday, months after hiring a new CEO.

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Friendly’s new parent names Roberto De Angelis chief experiential officer

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 28, 2021

The P.F. Chang’s veteran will also be involved with a number of smaller affiliated restaurant brands, including Red Mango, Smoothie Factory and Souper Salad.

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Mario Batali, former restaurant partners owe $600K following sexual harassment investigation

By Heather Lalley on Jul. 25, 2021

New York’s attorney general said B&B Hospitality fostered “a hostile work environment that permitted a sexualized culture of misconduct and harassment.”

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