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Individuals influencing the direction of the restaurant industry

Fat Brands names Ken Kuick CFO

By Jonathan Maze on May 19, 2021

The owner of Fatburger and Johnny Rockets also named Allen Sussman general counsel and Rob Rosen EVP capital markets.

Domino’s CFO Stuart Levy resigns

By Jonathan Maze on May 19, 2021

The company said he resigned to pursue opportunities elsewhere. The pizza chain said that CEO Ritch Allison would act as interim finance chief until a permanent successor is found.

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Jack in the Box names Tony Darden COO

By Jonathan Maze on May 18, 2021

The former Mooyah president will lead operations at the San Diego-based burger chain.

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Larry Oberkfell to step down as IFMA CEO

By Peter Romeo on May 17, 2021

The supplier-community veteran intends to return to the manufacturing sector after a 12-year run at the top of the association.

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Shipley Do-Nuts names Clifton Rutledge CEO

By Jonathan Maze on May 17, 2021

The former Bojangles and Jack’s executive takes over the chain that was sold earlier this year. Hank Simpson was named chief operating officer.

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DIBs™ Leadership Questionnaire

May 16, 2021

While much of the restaurant industry is working to improve diversity through deliberate hiring and promotion practices, inclusion doesn’t always follow and unconscious bias is always present.

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Why the restaurant industry needs its own vaccine passport

By Peter Romeo on May 14, 2021

The CDC has cleared the way for a quicker return to normal for the business. What's missing is a way of verifying which customers are vaccinated. Why shouldn't restaurants remedy that lack themselves?

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