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Bangladeshi restaurant owner who said ‘let my building burn’ after his restaurant was destroyed in Minneapolis protests is rebuilding stronger Bangladeshi restaurant owner who said ‘let my building burn’ after his restaurant was destroyed in Minneapolis protests is rebuilding stronger

Ruhel Islam, owner of Gandhi Mahal in Minneapolis, went viral after speaking out in support of protests after his restaurant burned down; now he is back temporarily as a takeout-only spot

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

Aug 20, 2020

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Leadership in the era of COVID-19: What’s next? Authenticity, resilience and personal development Leadership in the era of COVID-19: What’s next? Authenticity, resilience and personal development

Aug 20, 2020

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Taco Bell to debut 'Go Mobile' prototype store with double drive-thru lanes, curbside pickup Taco Bell to debut 'Go Mobile' prototype store with double drive-thru lanes, curbside pickup

Aug 20, 2020

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Blank-check company with deep bench of industry veterans launches to raise $200 million for restaurant acquisitions Blank-check company with deep bench of industry veterans launches to raise $200 million for restaurant acquisitions

Aug 19, 2020

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Will they or won’t they? Sweetgreen is testing ghost kitchens, but will the chain invest more capital into this emerging space?Will they or won’t they? Sweetgreen is testing ghost kitchens, but will the chain invest more capital into this emerging space?

Aug 19, 2020

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Restaurants Rise: Improving equity, diversity and inclusion in the restaurant industry is uncomfortable but necessary, Dr. James H. Pogue II says Restaurants Rise: Improving equity, diversity and inclusion in the restaurant industry is uncomfortable but necessary, Dr. James H. Pogue II says

byJoanna Fantozzi

Aug 19, 2020

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From buffet chains to bowling lanes, the new CEO of Punch Bowl Social, John Haywood, explains his plan for 'eatertainment' concept

From buffet chains to bowling lanes, the new CEO of Punch Bowl Social, John Haywood, explains his plan for 'eatertainment' concept

byNancy Luna, Senior editor, Nation's Restaurant News

Pizza Hut U.S. names Chequan Lewis chief equity officer overseeing diversity and inclusion at restaurants

Pizza Hut U.S. names Chequan Lewis chief equity officer overseeing diversity and inclusion at restaurants

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

Former Souplantation exec John Haywood named CEO of Punch Bowl Social

Former Souplantation exec John Haywood named CEO of Punch Bowl Social

byNancy Luna, Senior editor, Nation's Restaurant News

Fogo de Chão’s CEO Barry McGowan on how to transition from fine dining to off-premise in the middle of a pandemic

Fogo de Chão’s CEO Barry McGowan on how to transition from fine dining to off-premise in the middle of a pandemic

byBarry McGowan

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5 steps for dealing with anti-mask guests

5 steps for dealing with anti-mask guests

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

Steve Easterbrook denies allegations of misconduct, seeking dismissal of McDonald’s lawsuit

Steve Easterbrook denies allegations of misconduct, seeking dismissal of McDonald’s lawsuit

byLisa Jennings, Executive Editor

Just Salad appoints first-ever CMO, Andy Rooks, and promotes Apolinar Chavez to COO

Just Salad appoints first-ever CMO, Andy Rooks, and promotes Apolinar Chavez to COO

byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor

Just Salad CEO Nick Kenner on how he protected his family and the safety of his employees during the coronavirus pandemic

Just Salad CEO Nick Kenner on how he protected his family and the safety of his employees during the coronavirus pandemic

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Noodles & Company CFO Ken Kuick to depart restaurant chain

Noodles & Company CFO Ken Kuick to depart restaurant chain

byLeigh Anne Zinsmeister, Managing Editor

Scott Lawton, CEO and founder of Bartaco, on why hospitality is safety, and the introduction of family packs to the menu

Scott Lawton, CEO and founder of Bartaco, on why hospitality is safety, and the introduction of family packs to the menu

Juice it Up’s new CEO Susan Taylor on the restaurant’s new mobile app and the technological future of the 25-year-old brand

Juice it Up’s new CEO Susan Taylor on the restaurant’s new mobile app and the technological future of the 25-year-old brand

byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor

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Johnny Rockets will return to its retro diner roots under new FAT Brands ownership

Johnny Rockets will return to its retro diner roots under new FAT Brands ownership

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

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Punch Bowl Social CEO and founder Robert Thompson resigns

Punch Bowl Social CEO and founder Robert Thompson resigns

byNancy Luna, Senior editor, Nation's Restaurant News

Restaurants Rise leadership discussion with Elizabeth Blau focuses on a return to innovation

Restaurants Rise leadership discussion with Elizabeth Blau focuses on a return to innovation

byTara Fitzpatrick, Senior Editor

Debby Soo replaces Steve Hafner as CEO of OpenTable

Debby Soo replaces Steve Hafner as CEO of OpenTable

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

Restaurants Rise: Rick Petralia of Fazoli’s and Nate Weir of Modern Market and Lemonade share how they’ve adjusted their menus during the coronavirus pandemic

Restaurants Rise: Rick Petralia of Fazoli’s and Nate Weir of Modern Market and Lemonade share how they’ve adjusted their menus during the coronavirus pandemic

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

Bryan St.George, chief operations officer of Little Greek Fresh Grill, looks on the bright side of the coronavirus pandemic

Bryan St.George, chief operations officer of Little Greek Fresh Grill, looks on the bright side of the coronavirus pandemic

byBryan St.George

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Chicken Salad Chick promotes 3 to the C-suite: Tom Carr to chief marketing officer, Terry McKee to chief development officer, and Jim Thompson to chief operating officer

Chicken Salad Chick promotes 3 to the C-suite: Tom Carr to chief marketing officer, Terry McKee to chief development officer, and Jim Thompson to chief operating officer

byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor

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Inspire Brands appoints Rita Patel as chief marketing officer of Buffalo Wild Wings

Inspire Brands appoints Rita Patel as chief marketing officer of Buffalo Wild Wings

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

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Trump signs executive order and three memoranda extending unemployment aid, halting evictions and deferring payroll taxes as COVID-19 crisis continues

Trump signs executive order and three memoranda extending unemployment aid, halting evictions and deferring payroll taxes as COVID-19 crisis continues

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

Stephanie Meltzer-Paul, Dunkin’ U.S.’s head of digital marketing, strives for seamless ordering at the brand’s restaurants

Stephanie Meltzer-Paul, Dunkin’ U.S.’s head of digital marketing, strives for seamless ordering at the brand’s restaurants

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

Bloomin’ Brands promotes Sheilina Henry to diversity role

Bloomin’ Brands promotes Sheilina Henry to diversity role

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

Ray Wiley, CEO of Hot Head Burritos, on convincing customers they were still open as the government sent mixed messages

Ray Wiley, CEO of Hot Head Burritos, on convincing customers they were still open as the government sent mixed messages

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Debating the term ‘ethnic’ and where it fits in food and restaurants

Debating the term ‘ethnic’ and where it fits in food and restaurants

byNancy Kruse, Bret Thorn

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16 restaurant industry execs on the move in July 2020

16 restaurant industry execs on the move in July 2020

byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor

Whataburger promotes Ed Nelson to CEO

Whataburger promotes Ed Nelson to CEO

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

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Jack in the Box chief financial officer Lance Tucker announces resignation

Jack in the Box chief financial officer Lance Tucker announces resignation

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

Nate Weir, culinary chief of Modern Market and Lemonade, adjusts to the coronavirus pandemic

Nate Weir, culinary chief of Modern Market and Lemonade, adjusts to the coronavirus pandemic

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

Domino’s promotes Art D’Elia to executive vice president and chief marketing officer

Domino’s promotes Art D’Elia to executive vice president and chief marketing officer

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

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