GREENWOOD VILLAGE Colo. Red Robin Gourmet Burgers Inc. is looking for a new chief executive to replace Dennis Mullen under a deal struck with activist investors, according to a securities filing by the restaurant company on Friday. The deal with...
SAN CLEMENTE Calif. Scott Barnett, founding president and chief executive of the Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. Restaurants Inc., said late Wednesday that he was stepping down, saying simply that “it was time.”Company officials said Barnett’s...
CALABASAS HILLS Calif. The Cheesecake Factory Inc. named Michael Jannini president and announced two other key executive appointments Wednesday.The Calabasas Hills-based casual-dining operator also promoted David Gordon to the position of chief...
SHARON Pa. Casual-dining chain Quaker Steak & Lube has appointed Dudley McMahon to the newly created position of vice president of culinary development and purchasing. He reports to company president and chief executive Ken Cole.McMahon, who most...
ATLANTA Gandolfo's New York Delicatessen has tapped Seth Salzman, a founding partner and former executive of Moe's Southwest Grill and Raving Brands, as chief operating officer. The 45-unit Atlanta-based deli concept said Salzman, who spent more...
OCONOMOWOC Wis. Thomas Hester III has been promoted to president and chief operating officer of Rocky Rococo Pizza and Pasta, taking the position formerly held by his father, Thomas Hester, in the family-run company. Rocky Rococo...
CARROLLTON Texas T.G.I. Friday's has appointed Ian Saunders to the new post of president and chief operating officer of its international division. Saunders most recently worked for Papa John's International Inc. as its regional vice president for...
ALHAMBRA Calif. Shakey’s USA has created two new management positions as part of an ongoing plan to grow the 56-year-old pizza chain.Jake LaJoie has been named chief financial officer, and Craig Hopkins has been named senior vice president of...
WASHINGTON Industry veteran Craig S. Miller said Thursday he plans to run for a congressional seat in central Florida. Miller, who has led many restaurant chains including Ruth’s Chris Steak House and Uno, will run on the Republican ticket against...
