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May 2, 2012
Debra Koenig named Quaker Steak & Lube chairman
Koenig succeeds president and chief executive John Longstreet
April 20, 2012
Biglari calls for removal of Cracker Barrel board members
Letter calls for removal of executive chairman Michael Woodhouse
February 21, 2012
Quiznos names Harsha Agadi executive chairman of board
Agadi recently resigned as chief executive of Friendly's
January 3, 2012
OSI Restaurant Partners chairman resigns
Bill Allen resigned as chairman and a member of the board of directors for OSI
November 1, 2011
Arby's new board led by Jon Luther
Luther is also nonexecutive chairman of Dunkin’ Brands Inc.
October 31, 2011
Whataburger shuffles executive staff
Preston Atkinson to add chief executive officer position
September 23, 2011
2011 Golden Chain Awards: Steele Platt
The founder and chairman's education and experiences have helped him grow the chain
September 23, 2011
2011 Golden Chain Awards: Steve Romaniello
Romaniello’s creative problem solving, experience are key to the success of Focus Brands Inc.
September 23, 2011
2011 MUFSO award winners
Notable industry figures are the recipients of NRN’s annual awards for success and leadership
September 23, 2011
2011 Norman Brinker Award: Philip J. Hickey Jr.
O'Charley's chairman recognized for leadership style and vision
September 23, 2011
Cracker Barrel looks to block activist investor
Biglari Holdings Inc. has gained regulatory approval to acquire up to 49.99 percent of Cracker Barrel's shares
September 12, 2011
CPK: The road ahead
The new chief executive of CPK has an opportunity to revive sales at the casual-dining chain
September 7, 2011
Friendly's offers high-fives and $5 menu items
The family dining chain gives away high-fives in new campaign
September 2, 2011
Consumer Picks: Top 10 casual-dining chains
This is part of NRN’s Consumer Picks special report, produced in partnership with WD Partners.
September 2, 2011
Consumer Picks: Top 10 limited-service chains
This is part of NRN’s Consumer Picks special report, produced in partnership with WD Partners.
August 30, 2011
Insider tips from the Western Foodservice & Hospitality Expo
Industry leaders talked pricing and management at annual expo
August 24, 2011
Sardar Biglari takes Cracker Barrel to task
Shareholder requests separate results for restaurant, retail operations
August 18, 2011
California Pizza Kitchen names G.J. Hart CEO
CPK has named former Texas Roadhouse CEO G.J. Hart its new president, chief executive
August 18, 2011
Texas Roadhouse taps chairman W. Kent Taylor as CEO
Former CEO G.J. Hart leaves for CPK chief executive role
August 10, 2011
BK's menu overhaul goes far beyond burgers
The chain is testing smoothies, oatmeal and other non-burger items
August 1, 2011
Cracker Barrel names Sandra Cochran CEO
Cracker Barrel has named Sandra B. Cochran as its new chief executive
July 28, 2011
W.I.S.E. Summit: Entrepreneurial insight from industry leaders
Leading restaurant executives talk getting started and standing out
June 13, 2011
Food truck trend

Food trucks, which had revved up attendee 
curiosity at the past several National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Shows in Chicago, drove even more interest this year as the road-tested trend continues to demonstrate it has long-haul potential.


With suppliers offering such sophisticated extras as flat-screen televisions, satellite dishes and even wood-burning ovens, proponents of on-the-road feeding say the food truck vogue has moved further into the mainstream.


June 13, 2011
Forward thinking at NRA Show
Despite a national climate of slow economic growth, NRA Show 2011 focused on what's going right and what's next for the industry.
June 6, 2011
Kona Grill looks for new CEO
Kona Grill is seeking a new president and chief executive
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