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Panera retools its culinary and marketing teams

 By Lisa Jennings on Jan. 15, 2025

The fast-casual chain has brought in a former culinary executive from Papa Johns and a marketer from Subway.

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Taco Bell executive Scott Mezvinsky named KFC CEO

 By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 13, 2025

The 49-year-old, currently the president of Taco Bell North America and International, will succeed Sabir Sami, who will step down at the end of February.

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White Castle and Outback name new presidents

By Restaurant Business Staff on Jan. 10, 2025

Executive Summary: Here are the latest executive moves in the restaurant industry.

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Chipotle's Jack Hartung to join Portillo's board

By Lisa Jennings on Jan. 10, 2025

The move was brought about by activist investor Engaged Capital, which last year promised to take steps to "unlock the intrinsic value" of Portillo's business.

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Krispy Kreme reshuffles its leadership team

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 10, 2025

The doughnut chain shook up its management ranks with new chief product, growth and operating officers and a new president of international.

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The CEO of Panera Bread's parent company is stepping down

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 07, 2025

José Alberto Dueñas is leaving Panera Brands, which also operates Caribou Coffee and Einstein Bros. Paul Carbone, the company’s CFO, was named interim CEO.

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Brinker International CEO Kevin Hochman is named RB's 2025 Restaurant Leader of the Year

By Joe Guszkowski on Jan. 06, 2025

Hochman’s selection by the editors of Restaurant Business recognizes the astonishing growth at Chili’s Grill and Bar, which lapped the casual-dining competition last year.

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José Andrés receives the U.S. Presidential Medal of Freedom

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 06, 2025

The nation's top civilian honor was awarded to the chef in recognition of his efforts to feed individuals in crisis situations—and for introducing tapas to the American mainstream.

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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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