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Individuals influencing the direction of the restaurant industry

What the results of Tuesday's elections could mean for restaurants

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 13, 2023

Working Lunch: Among the industry's concerns should be Democrats' embrace of abortion rights as their party's issue. The importance of the matter to voters could usher more anti-business progressives into office.

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Uncle Julio's names Scott Lawton CEO

By Joe Guszkowski on Nov. 13, 2023

Lawton will keep his current job as CEO of Bartaco as he guides Julio’s into a growth push. RJ Thomas was hired as Uncle Julio's COO and president.

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Dave Boennighausen is out as Noodles & Company CEO

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 10, 2023

Drew Madsen, a board member and former president of Panera Bread, was named interim chief executive as the struggling fast-casual looks for a replacement.

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Chipotle names new executives

By Lisa Jennings and Reyna Estrada on Nov. 10, 2023

Executive Summary: A roundup of high-level job changes in the restaurant business includes a new executive for Dig.

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How Gerry Fernandez made diversity a restaurant cause

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 07, 2023

The founder and longtime leader of the Multicultural Foodservice & Hospitality Alliance looks back on his 27-year quest to view inclusion as a business driver.

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