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Dunn Brothers Coffee and Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux name new executives

Aug. 07, 2023

Executive Summary: A roundup of high-level hirings and promotions in the restaurant business includes changes for Happy Joe’s Pizza and Ice Cream.

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Ruby Slipper Restaurant Group and Zaxby's name new executives

By Reyna Estrada and Joe Guszkowski on Jul. 28, 2023

Executive Summary: A roundup of high-level hirings and promotions in the restaurant business includes changes for Newk’s Eatery and SPB Hospitality.

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Nothing Bundt Cakes names Dolf Berle CEO

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 25, 2023

The former Topgolf and Dave & Buster’s executive will now operate the 500-unit specialty cake chain.

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Cracker Barrel names Julie Felss Masino CEO as Sandra Cochran retires

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 18, 2023

The former president of Taco Bell International will take over leadership at the family dining chain next month. Cochran will become the executive chair through next year.

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Gene Lee is retiring as Darden chairman

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 22, 2023

The former CEO of the owner of Olive Garden and LongHorn Steakhouse will step down after the company’s annual meeting, set for September.

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Smokey Bones' James O'Reilly named CEO of Huddle House and Perkins parent

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 12, 2023

The former Long John Silver's CEO will be responsible for growing the two family-dining chains while scouting for acquisitions.

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Taco John's CEO Jim Creel plans to retire at the end of the year

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 06, 2023

He will end his six-year run at the top of the Cheyenne, Wyo.-based Mexican chain at the end of the year. The company plans a search for Creel’s successor.

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