HARRISON N.Y. Apple-Metro Inc., a 28-unit franchisee of Applebee's International, has hired a former high-ranking official of the franchisor to help in acquiring company-operated locations. All 508 corporate Applebee's stores would be sold...
BALTIMORE Phillips Foods and Seafood Restaurants, a seafood supplier and operator of a namesake casual-dining seafood chain, appointed Steve Phillips as its new president, a post he will assume in addition to his duties as the company’s chief...
CARROLLTON Texas Carlson Restaurants Worldwide Inc., parent of the T.G.I. Friday's and Pick Up Stix chains, has promoted John Neitzel to president and chief operating officer of its international division. Neitzel succeeds Steve King, who...
INDIANAPOLIS Western Sizzlin chairman Sardar Biglari, head of The Lion Fund, which holds a 5.8-percent stake in 490-unit Steak n Shake, is seeking a seat for himself and an associate on the chain’s board of directors, according to a securities...
NASHVILLE Tenn. O’Charley’s Restaurants has promoted Guy Stanke to vice president of operations, filling the vacancy left by the resignation of Frank Biller. Stanke, a nine-year veteran of the casual-dining company, will oversee the day-to...
THE COLONY Texas Tim Taft has resigned as president and chief executive officer of Pizza Inn Inc. to “pursue other interests,” the operator or franchisor of 360 namesake pizzerias said late Wednesday. Taft’s duties have been...
SANTA FE N.M. K-Bob’s USA Inc., franchisor of the 18-unit K-Bob’s Steakhouse chain, has named Michael W. Myers chief operating officer. The COO position is a new post. Myers has worked with such restaurant companies as MCap Restaurant Group...
CALABASAS HILLS Calif. The Cheesecake Factory Inc. on Tuesday named Russ Bendel president and chief operating officer of its restaurant division, effective Sept. 3. Bendel, 52, resigned last week as president and chief executive of the...
THOUSAND OAKS Calif. Craig Hopkins has been named vice president of franchise development and real estate for Baja Fresh Mexican Grill, based here. Hopkins will be responsible for attracting franchise operators for both the 300-unit Baja...
