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Former NRA chief Herman Cain dies at 74 of COVID-19 Former NRA chief Herman Cain dies at 74 of COVID-19

A political commentator and co-chair of Black Voices for Trump, Cain was also the former CEO of Godfather’s Pizza

byLisa Jennings, Executive Editor

Jul 30, 2020

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Coolgreens CEO Robert Lee on how the next generation of entrepreneurs can learn from the coronavirus pandemic Coolgreens CEO Robert Lee on how the next generation of entrepreneurs can learn from the coronavirus pandemic

Jul 30, 2020

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McDonald’s unveils refreshed values aimed at fighting systemic racism and discrimination McDonald’s unveils refreshed values aimed at fighting systemic racism and discrimination

Jul 30, 2020

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How to build a culture of resilience during a pandemic How to build a culture of resilience during a pandemic

byJoan Freedman

Jul 29, 2020

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Senate Republicans propose $1T ‘HEALS Act’ with another round of stimulus checks and $190B more in Paycheck Protection Program funding Senate Republicans propose $1T ‘HEALS Act’ with another round of stimulus checks and $190B more in Paycheck Protection Program funding

byJoanna Fantozzi

Jul 28, 2020

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Dunkin’ Brands Group names Philip Auerbach chief digital and strategy officer as the parent of Dunkin' and Baskin-Robbins doubles down on customer engagement Dunkin’ Brands Group names Philip Auerbach chief digital and strategy officer as the parent of Dunkin' and Baskin-Robbins doubles down on customer engagement

Jul 23, 2020

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Kona Ice CEO, Founder Tony Lamb pivoted amid coronavirus to keep franchisees afloat during their busiest season

Kona Ice CEO, Founder Tony Lamb pivoted amid coronavirus to keep franchisees afloat during their busiest season

Finding a new model for compensation: Jesse Cool reboots with shift to service charge to pay Heart of House

Finding a new model for compensation: Jesse Cool reboots with shift to service charge to pay Heart of House

byLisa Jennings, Executive Editor

Potbelly names Wendy's COO, Robert D. Wright, as new CEO

Potbelly names Wendy's COO, Robert D. Wright, as new CEO

byNancy Luna, Senior editor, Nation's Restaurant News

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McDonald’s targeted by Fight for $15 in #StrikeForBlackLives event

McDonald’s targeted by Fight for $15 in #StrikeForBlackLives event

byNancy Luna, Senior editor, Nation's Restaurant News

Annica Conrad promoted to CMO of Global Franchise Group, which franchises Great American Cookies, Hot Dog on a Stick, Pretzelmaker, Marble Slab Creamery and Round Table Pizza restaurants

Annica Conrad promoted to CMO of Global Franchise Group, which franchises Great American Cookies, Hot Dog on a Stick, Pretzelmaker, Marble Slab Creamery and Round Table Pizza restaurants

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

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Domino’s CFO Jeff Lawrence announces retirement as pizza chain posts 16% same-store sales surge during the coronavirus pandemic

Domino’s CFO Jeff Lawrence announces retirement as pizza chain posts 16% same-store sales surge during the coronavirus pandemic

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

Auntie Anne’s and Jamba parent company Focus Brands names Brian Krause chief development officer

Auntie Anne’s and Jamba parent company Focus Brands names Brian Krause chief development officer

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

Charlie Guzzetta promoted to president of fast-casual burger chain BurgerFi

Charlie Guzzetta promoted to president of fast-casual burger chain BurgerFi

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

Yum Brands names former Disney executive Cameron Davies to new data chief role

Yum Brands names former Disney executive Cameron Davies to new data chief role

byNancy Luna, Senior editor, Nation's Restaurant News

Ruth’s Hospitality Group executive chairman Mike O’Donnell to retire

Ruth’s Hospitality Group executive chairman Mike O’Donnell to retire

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

Annapolis, Md.-based Ledo Pizza names Will Robinson as the company’s first chief marketing officer

Annapolis, Md.-based Ledo Pizza names Will Robinson as the company’s first chief marketing officer

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

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11 executives on the move at restaurant chains in June 2020

11 executives on the move at restaurant chains in June 2020

byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor

Jack in the Box CEO interview

5 key takeaways about the future of Jack in the Box from new CEO Darin Harris

5 key takeaways about the future of Jack in the Box from new CEO Darin Harris

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

Mergers & Acquisitions

Smith & Wollensky’s parent is looking for growth through acquisition, said new president Oliver Munday

Smith & Wollensky’s parent is looking for growth through acquisition, said new president Oliver Munday

byLisa Jennings, Executive Editor

Dennis Pfaff, former COO of FIC Restaurants Inc., parent of Friendly's, and Gillian Begin, its brand and research manager, spoke with Alan Liddle on this week's edition of Extra Serving.

Dennis Pfaff, former COO of FIC Restaurants Inc., parent of Friendly's, and Gillian Begin, its brand and research manager, spoke with Alan Liddle on this week's edition of Extra Serving.

byAlan Liddle, Senior Data & Events Editor

Dine Brands Global names Justin Skelton CIO and Tony Moralejo international president

Dine Brands Global names Justin Skelton CIO and Tony Moralejo international president

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

New National Restaurant Association CEO Tom Bené calls coronavirus losses ‘catastrophic’

New National Restaurant Association CEO Tom Bené calls coronavirus losses ‘catastrophic’

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

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Kids dining programs developed during coronavirus prove to be a big hit for chains that pivoted to delivery or takeout only

Kids dining programs developed during coronavirus prove to be a big hit for chains that pivoted to delivery or takeout only

byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor

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How restaurants can embrace diversity and inclusion in the wake of the Black Lives Matter resurgence

How restaurants can embrace diversity and inclusion in the wake of the Black Lives Matter resurgence

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

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Taco Bell is working to ‘clarify’ its mask policy after employee was told he could not wear a Black Lives Matter face covering

Taco Bell is working to ‘clarify’ its mask policy after employee was told he could not wear a Black Lives Matter face covering

byNancy Luna, Senior editor, Nation's Restaurant News

Panera Bread has hired multiple executives in supply, menu, human resources and e-commerce areas

Panera Bread has hired multiple executives in supply, menu, human resources and e-commerce areas

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

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McDonald’s names new executive HR team with departure of Chief People Officer Melissa Kersey

McDonald’s names new executive HR team with departure of Chief People Officer Melissa Kersey

byNancy Luna, Senior editor, Nation's Restaurant News

Krystal leaders head over to On the Border: Tim Ward replaces Matt Hood as CEO

Krystal leaders head over to On the Border: Tim Ward replaces Matt Hood as CEO

byNancy Luna, Senior editor, Nation's Restaurant News

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Delivery & Takeout Solutions

Panda Express seeks 30,000 new hires, launches direct delivery

Panda Express seeks 30,000 new hires, launches direct delivery

byNancy Luna, Senior editor, Nation's Restaurant News

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Wendy’s drive-thru becomes backdrop for social justice protests in latest police-death incident

Wendy’s drive-thru becomes backdrop for social justice protests in latest police-death incident

byLisa Jennings, Executive Editor

Carl Howard, CEO of Fazoli’s, discusses how the chain has thrived during the coronavirus pandemic

Carl Howard, CEO of Fazoli’s, discusses how the chain has thrived during the coronavirus pandemic

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

Earl Enterprises buys Bravo Cucina Italian and Brio Tuscan Grille restaurants

Earl Enterprises buys Bravo Cucina Italian and Brio Tuscan Grille restaurants

byNancy Luna, Senior editor, Nation's Restaurant News

Rich Pinnella promoted to role of president of Luna Grill

Rich Pinnella promoted to role of president of Luna Grill

byLisa Jennings, Executive Editor

Farmer Boys promotes David Wetzel to president, COO

Farmer Boys promotes David Wetzel to president, COO

byLeigh Anne Zinsmeister, Managing Editor

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