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Cries intensify for Smith's ouster from BWW

 By Peter Romeo on Apr. 20, 2017

An activist shareholder said the chain's longtime leader is "out to lunch."

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Panda group's Cherngs buy into small sandwich chain

 By Peter Romeo on Oct. 12, 2017

The investment into Urbane Cafe is the couple's latest effort to diversify beyond Asian restaurants.

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Sonic promotes Claudia San Pedro to president

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 02, 2018

The company also promoted Corey Horsch to CFO and elected a new director.

Leadership

The Pie Hole grabs industry vet for CEO post

By Heather Lalley on Mar. 28, 2018

Edie Ames previously helmed The Counter and Built Custom Burgers.

Leadership

Giggles N’ Hugs eatertainment concept hires a veteran CEO

By Heather Lalley on Apr. 25, 2018

Philip Gay previously served as an executive with California Pizza Kitchen and Wolfgang Puck.

Restaurant industry gets new chief lobbyist

Apr. 30, 2015

The National Restaurant Association’s top government-affairs job will be filled by Dunkin Brands’ Cicely Simpson in mid-May.

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Denny Post's read on the market

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 14, 2017

Denny Post, CEO of the Red Robin full-service burger chain, assumed the post in August after discussing the brand’s mission with members of the company’s board.

Leadership

The look of the new restaurateur

By Peter Romeo on May 16, 2017

Out with the ‘gut feeling’ guys; bring on the number geeks.

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John Besh leaves his restaurant group amid scandal

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 23, 2017

The celebrated New Orleans chef and restaurateur was accused in a newspaper article of fostering a culture where sexual harassment was commonplace.

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Mario Batali’s self-imposed new nightmare

By Peter Romeo on Dec. 20, 2017

The chef and restaurateur hurt his own cause by not stopping with an apology to fans.

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