The former Maggiano’s executive is charged with improving food, service, operations, and corporate culture
The former Inspire Brands executive will lead the quick-service brand’s omnichannel platforms
Christie Cook started working as a server at Applebee’s 25 years ago before working her way up to general manager and eventually joining the support center
The national unemployment rate remains at 4.1%, and the restaurant industry added only 3,700 jobs last month