McDonald’s lawsuits, E. coli outbreak,Taco Bell's fried chicken

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Smokey Bones names James O’Reilly as CEO

The owner of Sun Capital Partners picks a former Long John Silver’s chief to head the Florida-based casual-dining brand.

Taco Bell jumps on fried chicken craze with Crispy Tortilla Chicken

The chain is fast-tracking the first ever chicken strips and dip LTO.

Macaroni Grill CEO homes in on creating opportunities

Nishant Machado reflects on the company a year after Sullivan’s acquisition.

Paul Macaluso named CEO of Another Broken Egg Cafe

The former CEO of Krystal will lead the growth of the 68-unit breakfast chain.

Pink Taco founder Harry Morton found dead

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The grandson of Morton's steakhouse, co-founder Arnie Morton and the son of Hard Rock Cafe co-founder Peter Morton was 38.

El Torito parent acquires upscale Mexican brand with investor ties to Mastro’s

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The Xperience Restaurant Group grows to 62 units with the addition of six Sol Cocina and Solita locations.

Romaine lettuce implicated in E. coli outbreak in 19 states

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warns restaurant operators not to serve lettuce from Salinas, Calif.

Reef Technology is putting virtual restaurants in parking garages

The Miami-based Reef Technology parking facilities company is launching Reef Kitchens: a hub for delivery-only ghost kitchens.

McDonald’s tackles two different workplace lawsuits

The burger chain settles a wage theft suit in California, but faces new accusations tied to worker safety in Chicago.

Wingstop names Christina Clarke marketing chief

The fast-casual brand also promotes Donnie Upshaw in human resources role.

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