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People on the move: 15 restaurant executives who changed positions in July People on the move: 15 restaurant executives who changed positions in July

A slew of CMOs join restaurant companies, McDonald’s creates a new role and Red Lobster names a CEO

byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor

Aug 2, 2021

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Topgolf promotes Genifer Gray to COO for U.S. venues Topgolf promotes Genifer Gray to COO for U.S. venues

Aug 2, 2021

1 Min Read

Friendly’s/Brix Holdings names former P.F. Chang’s exec to role of chief experience officer Friendly’s/Brix Holdings names former P.F. Chang’s exec to role of chief experience officer

byLisa Jennings

Jul 28, 2021

1 Min Read

JuiceLand names Angela Shaw as chief people officer JuiceLand names Angela Shaw as chief people officer

Jul 27, 2021

1 Min Read

Yum Brands accelerates target for bringing more women into senior leadership Yum Brands accelerates target for bringing more women into senior leadership

byLisa Jennings

Jul 27, 2021

1 Min Read

McDonald’s names first global chief customer officer, creates new customer experience team McDonald’s names first global chief customer officer, creates new customer experience team

Jul 27, 2021

1 Min Read

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Anil Yadav’s ‘entrepreneur mindset’ drew him to acquire Taco Cabana

Anil Yadav’s ‘entrepreneur mindset’ drew him to acquire Taco Cabana

byLisa Jennings, Executive Editor

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Mario Batali, Joseph Bastianich, B&B Hospitality to pay $600,000 in settlement of sexual harassment claims

Mario Batali, Joseph Bastianich, B&B Hospitality to pay $600,000 in settlement of sexual harassment claims

byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor

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The new franchisors of Au Bon Pain talk about opportunities for the bakery-café concept

The new franchisors of Au Bon Pain talk about opportunities for the bakery-café concept

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José Andrés receives $100 million donation from Amazon’s Jeff Bezos

José Andrés receives $100 million donation from Amazon’s Jeff Bezos

byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor

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Chefs on the Move: New positions for Gerard Craft and Jason Franey

Chefs on the Move: New positions for Gerard Craft and Jason Franey

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

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Nicholas Perkins has a plan to re-establish Fuddruckers as gourmet burger leader

Nicholas Perkins has a plan to re-establish Fuddruckers as gourmet burger leader

byLisa Jennings, Executive Editor

Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers appoints Andrew Thengvall chief development officer

Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers appoints Andrew Thengvall chief development officer

byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor

Jennifer Jasinski to be inducted into MenuMasters Hall of Fame

Jennifer Jasinski to be inducted into MenuMasters Hall of Fame

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Marketing & Branding

NFL star Tim Tebow is now Clean Juice’s national ambassador

NFL star Tim Tebow is now Clean Juice’s national ambassador

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

Beverage Trends

Katelyn Peil of Heavy Restaurant Group knows the business of beverages

Katelyn Peil of Heavy Restaurant Group knows the business of beverages

byDavid Flaherty, Marketing director

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Starbucks, DoorDash, more companies sign letter in support of voting rights

Starbucks, DoorDash, more companies sign letter in support of voting rights

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

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Top 500 Restaurants

Just Salad keeps sustainability as its ‘north star’

Just Salad keeps sustainability as its ‘north star’

byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor

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Ribs chain Tony Roma’s has new owner with plans for growth

Ribs chain Tony Roma’s has new owner with plans for growth

byLisa Jennings, Executive Editor

Danny Meyer’s Union Square Hospitality Group names former Hewlett Packard executive Marissa Freeman chief marketing officer

Danny Meyer’s Union Square Hospitality Group names former Hewlett Packard executive Marissa Freeman chief marketing officer

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

Shipley Do-nuts names Donna Josephson as CMO

Shipley Do-nuts names Donna Josephson as CMO

byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor

Captain Ds

Captain D’s announces Bindi Menon as brand’s first chief marketing officer

Captain D’s announces Bindi Menon as brand’s first chief marketing officer

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux names Luke DeRouen first CMO

Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux names Luke DeRouen first CMO

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

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Zalat Pizza names Adrian Saide chief financial officer and Dennis Minchella chief development officer

Zalat Pizza names Adrian Saide chief financial officer and Dennis Minchella chief development officer

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

Burger King president Chris Finazzo leaves Restaurant Brands International

Burger King president Chris Finazzo leaves Restaurant Brands International

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

BJ’s names Greg Levin to succeed Gregory Trojan as CEO

BJ’s names Greg Levin to succeed Gregory Trojan as CEO

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

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21 executives on the move at restaurant companies across the country in June

21 executives on the move at restaurant companies across the country in June

byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor

Red Lobster names Kelli Valade as CEO

Red Lobster names Kelli Valade as CEO

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

Former Chipotle Mexican Grill co-CEO Monty Moran to deliver keynote at CREATE live event this October in Denver

Former Chipotle Mexican Grill co-CEO Monty Moran to deliver keynote at CREATE live event this October in Denver

Red Lobster CEO Kim Lopdrup announces retirement plans

Red Lobster CEO Kim Lopdrup announces retirement plans

byLeigh Anne Zinsmeister, Managing Editor

Punch Bwol Social

Former Punch Bowl Social CEO Robert Thompson discusses his new business, Angevin & Co.

Former Punch Bowl Social CEO Robert Thompson discusses his new business, Angevin & Co.

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

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Meet the Chef Power List Readers Picks

Meet the Chef Power List Readers Picks

Lee’s Famous Recipe Chicken sold to Artemis Lane Partners and names Ryan Weaver CEO

Lee’s Famous Recipe Chicken sold to Artemis Lane Partners and names Ryan Weaver CEO

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

Punch Bowl Social names Robert Cornog and Richard Flaherty co-CEOs as the chain emerges from bankruptcy

Punch Bowl Social names Robert Cornog and Richard Flaherty co-CEOs as the chain emerges from bankruptcy

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

Nation’s Restaurant News launches CREATE: The Future of Foodservice, a new in-person event this October, featuring keynote speakers from Chipotle Mexican Grill, Bloomin’ Brands, more

Nation’s Restaurant News launches CREATE: The Future of Foodservice, a new in-person event this October, featuring keynote speakers from Chipotle Mexican Grill, Bloomin’ Brands, more

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