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Father-son franchisee duo bring Newk’s Eatery to their hometown Father-son franchisee duo bring Newk’s Eatery to their hometown

Skip Russell sold all of his Popeyes restaurants and came out of retirement to start franchising anew with his first Newk’s Eatery restaurant

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

Jan 4, 2024

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TGI Fridays closing 36 U.S. locations, sells 8 restaurants to former CEO TGI Fridays closing 36 U.S. locations, sells 8 restaurants to former CEO

Jan 3, 2024

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Bloomin’ Brands names Dave George, Jon Sagal as directors in Starboard Value deal Bloomin’ Brands names Dave George, Jon Sagal as directors in Starboard Value deal

Jan 3, 2024

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18 restaurant executives on the move in December 18 restaurant executives on the move in December

Jan 2, 2024

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Making the career leap from military officer to Chicken Salad Chick franchisee Making the career leap from military officer to Chicken Salad Chick franchisee

byJoanna Fantozzi

Dec 21, 2023

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Dave & Buster’s CFO Michael Quartieri announces retirement Dave & Buster’s CFO Michael Quartieri announces retirement

Dec 21, 2023

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Brix Holdings names Rick Brown as CFO

Brix Holdings names Rick Brown as CFO

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux adds to its leadership team; names Jamie Davis VP of supply chain & procurement and Tyler Schack VP of technology

Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux adds to its leadership team; names Jamie Davis VP of supply chain & procurement and Tyler Schack VP of technology

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Sweetgreen’s chief development officer Jim McPhail departs the company

Sweetgreen’s chief development officer Jim McPhail departs the company

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

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Wendy’s adds Wendy Arlin to its board of directors

Wendy’s adds Wendy Arlin to its board of directors

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

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Chris Fallon named chief information officer at Wingstop

Chris Fallon named chief information officer at Wingstop

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

Golden Corral’s fast-casual restaurant Homeward Kitchen makes its debut

Golden Corral’s fast-casual restaurant Homeward Kitchen makes its debut

Boston Market owner Jay Pandya files for bankruptcy

Boston Market owner Jay Pandya files for bankruptcy

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

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The 43 restaurant industry CEOs who got new jobs in 2023

The 43 restaurant industry CEOs who got new jobs in 2023

byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor

TGI Fridays adds Ray Risley, Nik Rupp to the C-suite

TGI Fridays adds Ray Risley, Nik Rupp to the C-suite

byLeigh Anne Zinsmeister, Managing Editor

Jean-Georges Vongerichten’s Culinary Creative Management names Raffaele Piarulli CEO

Jean-Georges Vongerichten’s Culinary Creative Management names Raffaele Piarulli CEO

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

Silver Diner promotes Glenn D’Amore to president

Silver Diner promotes Glenn D’Amore to president

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

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Randy Garutti will retire from Shake Shack in 2024

Randy Garutti will retire from Shake Shack in 2024

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

Rock N Roll Sushi Names Craig LeMieux CEO

Rock N Roll Sushi names Craig LeMieux as CEO

Rock N Roll Sushi names Craig LeMieux as CEO

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

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Meghan Spuler named chief people officer for Red Robin

Meghan Spuler named chief people officer for Red Robin

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux names Laurie Curtis chief marketing officer

Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux names Laurie Curtis chief marketing officer

byLeigh Anne Zinsmeister, Managing Editor

Firebirds Names Caren Prince CFO

Firebirds Wood Fired Grill names Caren Prince CFO

Firebirds Wood Fired Grill names Caren Prince CFO

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

Noodles & Company interim CEO Drew Madsen to highlight chain’s comfort food

Noodles & Company interim CEO Drew Madsen to highlight chain’s comfort food

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

Panera’s caffeinated lemonade blamed for another death, second lawsuit alleges

Panera’s caffeinated lemonade blamed for another death, second lawsuit alleges

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

Huddle House names Blain Shortreed president

Huddle House names Blain Shortreed president

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

Maggianos Dominique Bertolone president

Maggiano’s names Dominique Bertolone as president

Maggiano’s names Dominique Bertolone as president

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

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21 executives on the move in November across the restaurant industry

21 executives on the move in November across the restaurant industry

byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor

Inspire Brands names Dunkin’ president Scott Murphy chief brand officer for all six of its restaurant concepts

Inspire Brands names Dunkin’ president Scott Murphy chief brand officer for all six of its restaurant concepts

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

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This Village Inn franchisee began his career as a busboy and never left the brand

This Village Inn franchisee began his career as a busboy and never left the brand

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

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How KFC’s chief innovation officer is making the menu more relevant

How KFC’s chief innovation officer is making the menu more relevant

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

Savory Fund announces Tyler Nelson as new president and Richie Stevens as new vice president of finance

Savory Fund announces Tyler Nelson as new president and Richie Stevens as new vice president of finance

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

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Papa Johns settles disability discrimination lawsuit for $175k

Papa Johns settles disability discrimination lawsuit for $175k

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

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This Angry Crab Shack franchisee is a proud member of the NFL to franchising pipeline

This Angry Crab Shack franchisee is a proud member of the NFL to franchising pipeline

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

Subway names Jeff Shepherd CFO

Subway names Jeff Shepherd CFO to succeed Ben Wells

Subway names Jeff Shepherd CFO to succeed Ben Wells

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

Franchisee of the Year Susan Mendenhall

Why IHOP’s Franchisee of the Year is focused on empowering women

Why IHOP’s Franchisee of the Year is focused on empowering women

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

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