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Cicis reveals it has a new CEO: Bill Mitchell

 By Peter Romeo on May 08, 2018

The former head of international operations for Dunkin' Brands and Papa John's has taken the job on a permanent basis, after serving for two months in an interim capacity.

First amendment rice

 By Restaurant Business Staff on Nov. 15, 1997

Citing first amendment protection, a New Orleans judge recently threw out charges of defamation, libel, and unfair business practices leveled against novelist Anne (Interview With a Vampire) Rice last February by Al Copeland, former owner of Popeyes and Churchs.

Tommy Bahama's real estate hunt

By Restaurant Business Staff on Oct. 15, 2003

The search for casual-restaurant chain Tommy Bahama's newest unit began way back in 1997

IFMA Announces 2012 Silver Plate Award Winners

By Restaurant Business Staff on Feb. 21, 2012

CHICAGO (February 21, 2012 - PRNewswire)—During the Gold & Silver Plate Awards Selection Jury meeting on February 8 in Chicago, nine outstanding operator...

The Week in Franchising, March 13, 2012

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 12, 2012

A roundup of developments affecting franchisees and franchisors.

8 questions every franchisee should be asking

By Sam Smith on May 06, 2012

These days, franchisors are relying on franchisees more and more to sustain a brand’s growth. Franchisees carry a lot of power in this new order.

Popeyes gains 9.8% in same-store sales in Q4

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 12, 2015

The fried-chicken chain also disclosed that 53 units were closed in 2014.

Popeyes CEO uses Facebook to defuse firing controversy

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 23, 2015

After the dismissal of a pregnant manager who was robbed at gunpoint flared on social media into an unflattering controversy for the chain, Cheryl Bachelder used the same medium in an attempt to right the alleged wrong.

Frisch’s to be acquired for $175 million

By Peter Romeo on May 22, 2015

A private-equity firm has agreed to buy the family restaurant chain.

Popeyes introduces Smoky Garlic Chile Chicken

By Bianca N. Herron on May 28, 2015

The chicken chain’s latest LTO comes with a signature side, a buttermilk biscuit and garlic-herb dipping sauce for $4.99.

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