Max & Erma's CEO exitsMax & Erma's CEO exits

COLUMBUS Ohio Max & Erma's president and chief executive Rob Lindeman has left the casual-dining company, a spokesman confirmed Friday.

Reasons for the departure of Lindeman, an 18-year veteran of the company, were not disclosed.

"There have been some changes at Max & Erma's, and there are more to come," spokesman Robin Yocum said. He declined further comment.

The 106-unit chain was purchased earlier this year by G&R Acquisition Inc., a holding of Pittsburgh restaurateur Gary Reinert Sr.