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Hard Rock Cafe parts with its president, Stephen Judge

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 03, 2021

The casual chain has yet to announce his replacement.

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BurgerFi appoints a CFO

By Heather Lalley on Mar. 03, 2021

Michael Rabinovitch starts work at the newly public fast casual on April 1.

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Martha Stewart joins BurgerFi’s board

By Heather Lalley on Feb. 25, 2021

Calling her the “original influencer,” the fast-casual burger chain said Stewart will collaborate directly with its chef in her role as chair of the Product & Innovation Committee.

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Culver’s names Rick Silva CEO

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 25, 2021

The former Checkers and Rally’s chief executive will take over management of the Wisconsin-based burger concept.

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Marriott names Tony Capuano CEO, Stephanie Linnartz president

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 23, 2021

The two will split the duties held by the late Arne Sorenson.

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BurgerFi hires a COO

By Heather Lalley on Feb. 22, 2021

Industry veteran Jim Esposito, formerly of Panera and Burger King, will lead operations at the better-burger brand.

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Restaurant Leader of the Year Reunion

Sponsored content from our partner PepsiCo Foodservice on Feb. 18, 2021

You won’t want to miss what Brian Niccol, Greg Creed, Greg Flynn, Ron Shaich have to say in a first time reunion of past Restaurant Leader of the Year recipients, selected by the editors of Restaurant Business.

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