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Sunnyside Restaurant Group names Michael Sternberg presidentSunnyside Restaurant Group names Michael Sternberg president

Industry veteran joins chef Spike Mendelsohn’s company, parent to Good Stuff Eatery and Santa Rosa Taqueria

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor
May 16, 2023
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Regional Chains
Chefs on the Move: A new gig for Janine Booth and Jeff McInnisChefs on the Move: A new gig for Janine Booth and Jeff McInnis
byBret Thorn
May 12, 2023
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Segments
BurgerFi CEO Ian Baines to retire in JuneBurgerFi CEO Ian Baines to retire in June
byJoanna Fantozzi
May 9, 2023
1 Min Read
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Family Dining
Denny’s names Alex Williams chief operating officerDenny’s names Alex Williams chief operating officer
byBret Thorn
May 8, 2023
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Fast Casual
Cava names Andrew Rebhun as chief experience officerCava names Andrew Rebhun as chief experience officer
byRon Ruggless
May 8, 2023
1 Min Read
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Franchising
Franchisee connects with her Korean roots by bringing world-famous Korean chicken chain to Twin CitiesFranchisee connects with her Korean roots by bringing world-famous Korean chicken chain to Twin Cities
byJoanna Fantozzi
May 4, 2023
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Papa Johns appoints MOD Pizza exec Mark Shambura as new CMO
Papa Johns appoints MOD Pizza exec Mark Shambura as new CMO
May 2, 2023
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byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor
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Casual Dining
17 restaurant executives on the move in April
17 restaurant executives on the move in April
May 2, 2023
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12 Slides
byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor
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Executives
Red Robin announces new C-suite appointments
Red Robin announces new C-suite appointments
May 1, 2023
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byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor
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Fast Casual
FAT Brands appoints co-CEOs
FAT Brands appoints co-CEOs
May 1, 2023
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byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor
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Casual Dining
Earl Enterprises names Valentina Ellison to head non-traditional restaurant development
Earl Enterprises names Valentina Ellison to head non-traditional restaurant development
Apr 27, 2023
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byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor
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Executives
Natalie Rothman named Inspire Brands chief people officer
Natalie Rothman named Inspire Brands chief people officer
Apr 26, 2023
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byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor
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Fast Casual
New Dig CEO Tracy Kim aims to diversify demographics, dayparts
New Dig CEO Tracy Kim aims to diversify demographics, dayparts
Apr 25, 2023
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1 Min Read
byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor
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Executives
How the general manager position has evolved
How the general manager position has evolved
Apr 21, 2023
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byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor
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Quick Service
Ben & Jerry’s workers are forming a union in Vermont
Ben & Jerry’s workers are forming a union in Vermont
Apr 18, 2023
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byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor
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Franchising
Two sisters get their start in franchising with a nontraditional Wetzel’s Pretzels location
Two sisters get their start in franchising with a nontraditional Wetzel’s Pretzels location
Apr 14, 2023
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byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor
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Executives
Fiesta Restaurant Group has named Dirk Montgomery its new CEO
Fiesta Restaurant Group has named Dirk Montgomery its new CEO
Apr 13, 2023
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byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor
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Quick Service
Deborah Derby named CEO of Carrols Restaurant Group, Burger King’s largest franchisee
Deborah Derby named CEO of Carrols Restaurant Group, Burger King’s largest franchisee
Apr 13, 2023
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byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor
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Top 500 Restaurants
Claudia San Pedro steps down from Sonic Drive-In in Inspire Brands reshuffle
Claudia San Pedro steps down from Sonic Drive-In in Inspire Brands reshuffle
Apr 12, 2023
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byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor
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Quick Service
Starbucks names Brad Lerman as general counsel
Starbucks names Brad Lerman as general counsel
Apr 12, 2023
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byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor
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Fast Casual
Dan Harmon named CEO of Playa Bowls
Dan Harmon named CEO of Playa Bowls
Apr 11, 2023
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byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor
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Labor
How restaurants can ace the general manager position
How restaurants can ace the general manager position
Apr 11, 2023
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byMark Hamstra
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Executives
Meet the 2023 Power List
Meet the 2023 Power List
Apr 11, 2023
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25 Slides
byNRN staff
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Marketing & Branding
Sean Gleason named chief marketing officer of Chuck E. Cheese
Sean Gleason named chief marketing officer of Chuck E. Cheese
Apr 10, 2023
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byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor
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Fast Casual
Capriotti’s and Wing Zone announce new chief restaurant officer and chief technology officer
Capriotti’s and Wing Zone announce new chief restaurant officer and chief technology officer
Apr 10, 2023
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byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor
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Executives
McDonald’s adds two to senior leadership team amid restructure
McDonald’s adds two to senior leadership team amid restructure
Apr 10, 2023
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byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor
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Executives
After 20 years, sports bar chain Walk-On’s is ready to explode; CEO Scott Taylor shares why
After 20 years, sports bar chain Walk-On’s is ready to explode; CEO Scott Taylor shares why
Apr 6, 2023
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bySam Oches, Editor in Chief
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Executives
Chefs on the move: New positions at restaurants, hotels, and other foodservice operations across the country
Chefs on the move: New positions at restaurants, hotels, and other foodservice operations across the country
Apr 5, 2023
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33 Slides
byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor
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Executives
21 executives on the move at restaurant companies in March
21 executives on the move at restaurant companies in March
Apr 4, 2023
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13 Slides
byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor
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Casual Dining
Dine Brands names Sarah Cannon-Foster chief people officer
Dine Brands names Sarah Cannon-Foster chief people officer
Apr 3, 2023
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byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor
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Emerging Chains
NRN editors discuss Howard Schultz’s testimony, QSR franchising, and emerging chain acquisitions
NRN editors discuss Howard Schultz’s testimony, QSR franchising, and emerging chain acquisitions
Mar 31, 2023
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byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor
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Executives
The ‘gumption’ behind Salata’s leadership
The ‘gumption’ behind Salata’s leadership
Mar 31, 2023
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byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor
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Quick Service
Firehouse Subs CEO Don Fox steps down; COO Mike Hancock takes the reins
Firehouse Subs CEO Don Fox steps down; COO Mike Hancock takes the reins
Mar 31, 2023
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byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor
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Franchising
Here’s why potential Black franchisees need operational support
Here’s why potential Black franchisees need operational support
Mar 30, 2023
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byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor
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Executives
Two McDonald’s directors retire from the board
Two McDonald’s directors retire from the board
Mar 30, 2023
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byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

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