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Here are the luminaries restaurants lost in 2024

 By Peter Romeo on Dec. 18, 2024

The year brought the deaths of such industry standouts as David Bouley, Walt Ehmer, Solomon Choi and Jasper White.

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Ken Cole, past CEO of Damon's and Sizzler, dies at age 70

 By Peter Romeo on Dec. 16, 2024

The West Virginia native spent almost his whole life in the restaurant industry, starting with Jerry's and most recently operating his own concept.

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Portillo’s COO, Luna Grill’s CMO and more executive shifts

By Restaurant Business Staff on Dec. 13, 2024

Executive Summary: Recent leadership changes in the restaurant industry.

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Donald Trump is said to be considering Tilman Fertitta for a big job

By Peter Romeo on Dec. 12, 2024

If the Houston billionaire is appointed ambassador to Italy, who'll oversee his 600-restaurant and sports empire?

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Chris Morris resigns as CEO of Dave & Buster's

By Peter Romeo on Dec. 10, 2024

The eatertainment company acknowledged that it'd been searching for a replacement for months. Chairman Kevin Sheehan is serving in the top job until a permanent successor is hired.

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Italy, SIGEP 2025: interview with Flavia Morelli, Group Exhibition Manager (Food&Beverage Division), Italian Exhibition Group

Sponsored content from our partner Italian Exhibition Group on Dec. 09, 2024

Every year, the show, organized by Italian Exhibition Group attracts tens of thousands of operators - importers, distributors, chains and public establishments - from as many as 160 countries, including the United States.

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Restaurant employers are heading toward an avalanche of minimum-wage hikes

By Peter Romeo on Dec. 05, 2024

More than half the states are slated to raise their pay floors in 2025, with the increases averaging 75 cents an hour. At least five will be above $15 an hour.

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For industry antagonist Bill Marler, food safety is personal

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 27, 2024

The attorney has taken restaurants and suppliers to court for 30 years as a prod for them to do a better job of protecting the public. He makes no apologies about being their conscience.

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John Chidsey to retire as Subway CEO

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 26, 2024

The chief executive of the fast-food sandwich giant will retire at the end of the year. Carrie Walsh, who heads the company’s operations in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, will take over as interim CEO.

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Tom's Watch Bar names co-CEOs, changes roles of Tom Ryan and Rick Schaden

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 25, 2024

Another Schaden, Brooks, will share overall responsibility of the sports bar chain with Shannon McNiel, a veteran of Texas Roadhouse and a number of other restaurant chains.

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