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Bar Louie names former Tijuana Flats head Brian Wright as CEO Bar Louie names former Tijuana Flats head Brian Wright as CEO

Wright officially replaced Tom Fricke as CEO of the Texas-based gastrobar on Sept. 7

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

Sep 8, 2022

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Beverage Trends

Starbucks names former PepsiCo exec Laxman Narasimhan as next CEO Starbucks names former PepsiCo exec Laxman Narasimhan as next CEO

byJoanna Fantozzi

Sep 1, 2022

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28 restaurant executives on the move in August 28 restaurant executives on the move in August

byLeigh Anne Zinsmeister

Sep 1, 2022

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Meet the speakers: CREATE 2022 features leaders from Chipotle Mexican Grill, Shake Shack, IHOP, Wendy’s, Noodles & Company and more Meet the speakers: CREATE 2022 features leaders from Chipotle Mexican Grill, Shake Shack, IHOP, Wendy’s, Noodles & Company and more

Aug 30, 2022

37 Slides

Portillo’s appoints Cracker Barrel executive Mike Ellis as chief development officer Portillo’s appoints Cracker Barrel executive Mike Ellis as chief development officer

byJoanna Fantozzi

Aug 30, 2022

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Freddy s Names Brian Wise COO

Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers names Brian Wise as operations chief Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers names Brian Wise as operations chief

Aug 29, 2022

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Mario Batali settles two sexual assault lawsuits

Mario Batali settles two sexual assault lawsuits

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

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How marijuana themed sandwich chain Cheba Hut creates a vibe embraced by all

How marijuana themed sandwich chain Cheba Hut creates a vibe embraced by all

bySam Oches, Editor in Chief

Focus Brands names William Armstrong chief brand officer of Schlotzsky’s

Focus Brands names William Armstrong chief brand officer of Schlotzsky’s

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

Denny’s names John Dillon and David Schmidt to head divisions

Denny’s names John Dillon and David Schmidt to head divisions

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

Noodles & Company franchisee Patti Neely wants to inspire more women to become franchisees

Noodles & Company franchisee Patti Neely wants to inspire more women to become franchisees

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

Krystal names Casey Terrell CMO

Krystal names Casey Terrell CMO

byLeigh Anne Zinsmeister, Managing Editor

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Donatos names Christina Jackson chief people officer

Donatos names Christina Jackson chief people officer

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

SPB Hospitality, operator of Logan’s Roadhouse and Old Chicago, names Josh Kern interim CEO

SPB Hospitality, operator of Logan’s Roadhouse and Old Chicago, names Josh Kern interim CEO

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

Starbucks chief operating officer John Culver to exit company as COO position is eliminated

Starbucks chief operating officer John Culver to exit company as COO position is eliminated

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

Here’s why increasing wages might not be enough to lower staff turnover rates

Here’s why increasing wages might not be enough to lower staff turnover rates

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

Plant based restaurant concept Hart House from comedian Kevin Hart readies first location

Plant based restaurant concept Hart House from comedian Kevin Hart readies first location

bySam Oches, Editor in Chief

Culver’s names Jim Esposito chief operating officer

Culver’s names Jim Esposito chief operating officer

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

Panera Brands appoints JAB exec Konrad Meyer as CFO

Panera Brands appoints JAB exec Konrad Meyer as CFO

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

One of the largest Captain D’s franchisees in the country discusses success

One of the largest Captain D’s franchisees in the country discusses success

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

Del Taco promotes former COO Chad Gretzema to brand president

Del Taco promotes former COO Chad Gretzema to brand president

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

Regional Chains

Frisch’s Big Boy names James Walker CEO

Frisch’s Big Boy names James Walker CEO

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

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Trending this week: Meet the superstar of Yum Brands’ tough second quarter

Trending this week: Meet the superstar of Yum Brands’ tough second quarter

Union Square Hospitality Group promotes Patti Hoban Simpson to chief administrative officer

Union Square Hospitality Group promotes Patti Hoban Simpson to chief administrative officer

byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor

Felicia White provides the latest in operations training at Scooter's Coffee as director of franchise training

Felicia White provides the latest in operations training at Scooter's Coffee as director of franchise training

Church s Texas Chicken Joe Guith CEO

Church’s Texas Chicken names Joe Guith as CEO

Church’s Texas Chicken names Joe Guith as CEO

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

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19 executives on the move across restaurants in July

19 executives on the move across restaurants in July

byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor

McDonald’s names Brian Rice as global information chief

McDonald’s names Brian Rice as global information chief

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

Independent Restaurants

Chip Wade to succeed Danny Meyer as CEO of Union Square Hospitality Group

Chip Wade to succeed Danny Meyer as CEO of Union Square Hospitality Group

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

Gong cha appoints new global CEO Paul Reynish

Gong cha appoints new global CEO Paul Reynish

Nation’s Restaurant News names 2022 CREATORS Award winners

Nation’s Restaurant News names 2022 CREATORS Award winners

Regional Chains

Slutty Vegan promotes Jason Crain to president

Slutty Vegan promotes Jason Crain to president

byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor

Chili’s names George Felix as marketing chief

Chili’s names George Felix as marketing chief

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

Hooters names Cheryl Whiting-Kish chief people officer

Hooters names Cheryl Whiting-Kish chief people officer

byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor

NRN editors discuss Starbucks store closures, McDonald’s buying out franchisees, Dave & Buster’s shaking up the C-suite

NRN editors discuss Starbucks store closures, McDonald’s buying out franchisees, Dave & Buster’s shaking up the C-suite

byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor

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