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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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Cooper's Hawk hires ex-Fleming's president Beth Scott to oversee operations

 By Peter Romeo on May 14, 2021

The industry veteran will serve as the chief restaurant officer for the upscale casual dining concept and winery.

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BurgerFi hires Karl Goodhew as chief technology officer

By Heather Lalley on May 11, 2021

BurgerFi has completed its C-suite, announcing the addition of Karl Goodhew as chief technology officer Tuesday—a new role for the chain.

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Why virtual concepts could be a big part of Applebee's and IHOP's future

May 07, 2021

John Peyton, the new CEO of parent company Dine Brands, sees ample room for additions in the brands' "renaissance."

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Freddy’s Frozen Custard gets a new CEO in Chris Dull

By Heather Lalley on May 06, 2021

Dull, who was president and CEO of Global Franchise Group, takes the fast casual’s helm from co-founder Randy Simon.

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Salsa Fresca hires a COO

By Heather Lalley on May 04, 2021

Salsa Fresca hires a COO. The fast-casual Mexican concept has added Eric Friedman, with plans to double its unit count.

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BurgerFi taps marketing vet Henry Gonzalez as CMO

By Heather Lalley on May 03, 2021

BurgerFi taps marketing vet Henry Gonzalez as CMO. Gonzales joins a number of new executives at the newly public burger chain.

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Subway names Donagh Herlihy chief digital and information officer

By Jonathan Maze on May 03, 2021

The former Bloomin’ Brands executive will work to improve the sandwich giant’s digital strategies.

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The time Bloomin’ Brands’ Dave Deno went rogue

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 30, 2021

Instead of following the pack, the CEO of Outback Steakhouse’s parent company made a contrarian decision the first week of the pandemic. Now his charge is enjoying the benefits.

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At Papa John’s, Rob Lynch slaughters some sacred cows, and keeps others

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 29, 2021

The Restaurant Leader of the Year finalist helped spur a remarkable turnaround at the pizza chain, with some assistance from the pandemic.

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