Leadership

Individuals influencing the direction of the restaurant industry

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In a business of nonconformists, Popeyes founder Al Copeland broke the mold

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 09, 2024

Restaurant Rewind: During his 64 years, he drew a spotlight time and again, though not always for positive reasons.

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Al Copeland created Popeyes, but that's just one reason he was a legend. Here are a few more

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 09, 2024

In the transcript of this week's Restaurant Rewind podcast, read about one of the most colorful characters ever to influence the business.

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Darden Restaurants, Marco's Pizza and more make executive moves

By Restaurant Business Staff on Apr. 05, 2024

Executive Summary: The president of LongHorn Steakhouse has a new job at its parent company, Marco's Pizza promotes John Meyers to chief operating officer, Biscuitville shakes up its leadership and more executive news of the week.

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Frances Allen is stepping down as Checkers & Rally's CEO

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 04, 2024

The chief executive guided the drive-thru fast-food restaurant chains through the pandemic, restructuring and its sale last year to a trio of investment firms. A search is on for her successor.

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Outback Steakhouse parent Bloomin' Brands promotes Michael Healy to CFO

By Joe Guszkowski on Apr. 04, 2024

The longtime Bloomin’ official was most recently the company’s head of global business development. He replaces Chris Meyer, who is retiring.

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Carl's Jr. gets a new brand president as its parent company restructures

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 03, 2024

CKE Restaurants, which also owns the burger chain Hardee’s, has separated its two fast-food brands and its international development under a trio of executives.

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Swig's CEO is leaving the company

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 29, 2024

No reason was given for the departure of Rian McCartan. Alex Dunn, managing partner of the beverage chain’s owner The Larry Miller Co., was named interim CEO.

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WFF at 35: Progress made, more to accomplish

By Heather Lalley on Mar. 27, 2024

Attendees of this year’s Women’s Foodservice Forum Leadership Conference heralded the advances (and made the business case) for moving women into leadership roles. But there’s still work to do.

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