Leadership

Individuals influencing the direction of the restaurant industry

Pieology adds a Yum Brands veteran as CMO

By Heather Lalley on Aug. 21, 2020

Adrienne Berkes, who was at Yum for 17 years, will oversee the fast-casual pizza concept’s brand expansion in the U.S. and internationally, the company said.

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Punch Bowl Social names John Haywood as its new CEO

By Heather Lalley on Aug. 18, 2020

The former head of Garden Fresh Restaurants replaces chain founder Robert Thompson, who resigned last week.

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Just Salad shakes up its C-suite

By Heather Lalley on Aug. 17, 2020

The fast casual added a CMO and COO.

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Punch Bowl Social founder Robert Thompson resigns as CEO

By Peter Romeo on Aug. 13, 2020

The entrepreneur said he intends to start a business incubator.

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OpenTable names new CEO

By Joe Guszkowski on Aug. 13, 2020

Debby Soo, of sibling brand Kayak, replaces Steve Hafner in the role.

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Ray Risley named president of Front Burner's Whiskey Cake

By Peter Romeo on Aug. 12, 2020

Risley wsa previously president of Del Frisco's and its Double Eagle chain.

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Chicken Salad Chick shakes up its C-suite

By Heather Lalley on Aug. 11, 2020

The growing fast-casual brand elevates several current leaders.

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McDonald's: 'We have photos proving Easterbrook's misconduct with staff'

By Peter Romeo on Aug. 10, 2020

The former McDonald’s CEO said he’d not been sexually involved with other employees, but an email trail of explicit images contradicted his assertion. Now he may have to give back his severance.

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