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Independent Restaurants
Montclair Hospitality Group names Joey Simons CEOMontclair Hospitality Group names Joey Simons CEO

The executive joins the group from sbe where he was the chief operating officer

byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor
Jan 4, 2023
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Executives
Dave & Buster’s co-founder James ‘Buster’ Corley diesDave & Buster’s co-founder James ‘Buster’ Corley dies
Jan 4, 2023
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15 executives on the move in the restaurant C-suite15 executives on the move in the restaurant C-suite
byHolly Petre
Jan 4, 2023
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Casual Dining
Walk-On’s COO Scott Taylor transitions to head of the casual dining chainWalk-On’s COO Scott Taylor transitions to head of the casual dining chain
byJoanna Fantozzi
Jan 4, 2023
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Culver’s names Julie Fussner as company’s first-ever CMOCulver’s names Julie Fussner as company’s first-ever CMO
byJoanna Fantozzi
Jan 4, 2023
1 Min Read
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Blaze Pizza names former Focus Brands exec Beto Guajardo as new CEOBlaze Pizza names former Focus Brands exec Beto Guajardo as new CEO
byJoanna Fantozzi
Jan 4, 2023
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Carrols CEO Paulo Pena dies unexpectedly; Anthony Hull named to interim role
Carrols CEO Paulo Pena dies unexpectedly; Anthony Hull named to interim role
Jan 3, 2023
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byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor
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42 CEO moves from 2022
42 CEO moves from 2022
Dec 22, 2022
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byNRN staff
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Nation's Restaurant News' top 10 stories of 2022
Nation's Restaurant News' top 10 stories of 2022
Dec 20, 2022
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What’s in the crystal ball for restaurants in 2023?
What’s in the crystal ball for restaurants in 2023?
Dec 19, 2022
byNRN staff
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Executives
KFC U.S. announces new chief development and chief legal officers
KFC U.S. announces new chief development and chief legal officers
Dec 16, 2022
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byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor
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Franchising
This former Air Force intelligence operative is now an award-winning Marco’s Pizza franchisee
This former Air Force intelligence operative is now an award-winning Marco’s Pizza franchisee
Dec 15, 2022
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byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor
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Clean Juice names Ashley Love as brand's first chief financial officer
Clean Juice names Ashley Love as brand's first chief financial officer
Dec 13, 2022
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Jack in the Box CFO leaves the company
Jack in the Box CFO leaves the company
Dec 13, 2022
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byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor
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Smalls Sliders names former Krispy Kreme president as CEO
Smalls Sliders names former Krispy Kreme president as CEO
Dec 12, 2022
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byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor
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Top 500 Restaurants
IHOP names Arthur Carl II vice president of culinary
IHOP names Arthur Carl II vice president of culinary
Dec 12, 2022
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byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor
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Krispy Kreme names Mars veteran Jeremiah Ashukian as its new CFO
Krispy Kreme names Mars veteran Jeremiah Ashukian as its new CFO
Dec 9, 2022
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byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor
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Fast Casual
Fiesta Restaurant Group CEO steps down; CFO assumes role
Fiesta Restaurant Group CEO steps down; CFO assumes role
Dec 9, 2022
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byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor
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Chef Michael Mina’s restaurant group names Jason Himber its new CEO
Chef Michael Mina’s restaurant group names Jason Himber its new CEO
Dec 8, 2022
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byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor
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Fast Casual
Sweetgreen’s chief operations officer is leaving the company
Sweetgreen’s chief operations officer is leaving the company
Dec 6, 2022
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byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor
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Quiznos parent company appoints Vanessa Fox as company’s first chief development officer
Quiznos parent company appoints Vanessa Fox as company’s first chief development officer
Dec 2, 2022
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byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor
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California Pizza Kitchen taps board member for CEO role
California Pizza Kitchen taps board member for CEO role
Dec 2, 2022
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byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor
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Independent Restaurants
Former McDonald’s chef Dan Coudreaut opens his own pizzeria
Former McDonald’s chef Dan Coudreaut opens his own pizzeria
Dec 1, 2022
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byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor
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15 restaurant executives on the move in the month of November
15 restaurant executives on the move in the month of November
Dec 1, 2022
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byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor
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Dutch Bros names former True Food Kitchen CEO Christine Barone president
Dutch Bros names former True Food Kitchen CEO Christine Barone president
Nov 29, 2022
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byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor
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US Foods announces Dave Flitman as CEO
US Foods announces Dave Flitman as CEO
Nov 28, 2022
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Why operators are optimistic about the future of the industry
Why operators are optimistic about the future of the industry
Nov 23, 2022
byNRN staff
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Papa Johns brings back Elias Reyna for chief people and diversity officer role
Papa Johns brings back Elias Reyna for chief people and diversity officer role
Nov 21, 2022
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byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor
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Fuku taps Claudia Lezcano as its new CEO
Fuku taps Claudia Lezcano as its new CEO
Nov 18, 2022
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byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor
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Trending this week: Wendy’s, Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen offer twists on menu classics
Trending this week: Wendy’s, Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen offer twists on menu classics
Nov 17, 2022
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byNRN staff
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Starbucks workers at 100 stores go on strike on free Red Cup Day
Starbucks workers at 100 stores go on strike on free Red Cup Day
Nov 17, 2022
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byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor
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Technology
Nick Kokonas is stepping down from Squarespace-owned Tock
Nick Kokonas is stepping down from Squarespace-owned Tock
Nov 16, 2022
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byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor
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Restaurant Brands International appoints Patrick Doyle as executive chairman, effective immediately
Restaurant Brands International appoints Patrick Doyle as executive chairman, effective immediately
Nov 16, 2022
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byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor
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Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams names Stacy Peterson CEO
Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams names Stacy Peterson CEO
Nov 15, 2022
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byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor
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Family Dining
Friendly’s parent company BRIX Holdings names Sherif Mityas CEO
Friendly’s parent company BRIX Holdings names Sherif Mityas CEO
Nov 15, 2022
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byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

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