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Uncle Julio s Scott Lawton CEO
Casual Dining
Uncle Julio’s names Scott Lawton CEO, RJ Thomas as president/COOUncle Julio’s names Scott Lawton CEO, RJ Thomas as president/COO

Co-founder of Bartaco will remain CEO of that restaurant concept; both brands are owned by investment firm L Catterton

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor
Nov 13, 2023
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Executives
Texas Roadhouse promotes Travis Doster to chief communications officerTexas Roadhouse promotes Travis Doster to chief communications officer
byAlicia Kelso
Nov 13, 2023
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Fast Casual
Noodles & Company CEO Dave Boennighausen leaves the brandNoodles & Company CEO Dave Boennighausen leaves the brand
byJoanna Fantozzi
Nov 10, 2023
1 Min Read
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Quick Service
How Dutch Bros plans to become a household name for morning coffeeHow Dutch Bros plans to become a household name for morning coffee
byJoanna Fantozzi
Nov 8, 2023
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Executives
Chipotle names Ilene Eskenazi as its chief human resources officerChipotle names Ilene Eskenazi as its chief human resources officer
byAlicia Kelso
Nov 8, 2023
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Quick Service
Shipley Do-Nuts appoints Brad Reynolds as CFOShipley Do-Nuts appoints Brad Reynolds as CFO
Nov 7, 2023
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Quick Service
CEC Entertainment appoints Mark Kupferman as new chief insights & marketing officer for Chuck E. Cheese brand
CEC Entertainment appoints Mark Kupferman as new chief insights & marketing officer for Chuck E. Cheese brand
Nov 7, 2023
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Emerging Chains
Emerging New York City brand DIG appoints Scott Nicholson as its new chief operating officer
Emerging New York City brand DIG appoints Scott Nicholson as its new chief operating officer
Nov 3, 2023
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byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor
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Quick Service
El Pollo Loco CEO Larry Roberts steps down
El Pollo Loco CEO Larry Roberts steps down
Nov 3, 2023
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byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor
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Franchising
This Dave’s Hot Chicken franchisee is bringing the brand to the New York City market
This Dave’s Hot Chicken franchisee is bringing the brand to the New York City market
Nov 2, 2023
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byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor
Scooters Coffee Elkhart Ind Joe Thornton CEO
Quick Service
Scooter’s Coffee names Joe Thornton CEO as of Jan.
Scooter’s Coffee names Joe Thornton CEO as of Jan.
Nov 1, 2023
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byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor
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Executives
Weldon Spangler named CEO of TGI Fridays
Weldon Spangler named CEO of TGI Fridays
Oct 31, 2023
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byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor
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Beverage Trends
Panera Bread updates in-store warnings after student dies from drinking Charged Lemonade
Panera Bread updates in-store warnings after student dies from drinking Charged Lemonade
Oct 30, 2023
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byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor
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P.F. Chang’s announces former Panera exec Eduardo Luz as CEO and president
P.F. Chang’s announces former Panera exec Eduardo Luz as CEO and president
Oct 23, 2023
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byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor
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Operations
Food safety experts at NRN’s Food Safety Symposium discuss new legislation, technology, future threats, and more
Food safety experts at NRN’s Food Safety Symposium discuss new legislation, technology, future threats, and more
Oct 20, 2023
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byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor
Brian and Jake Wheeler Tibby's New Orleans Kitchen
Franchising
Tijuana Flats founder recruits sons to start a new concept
Tijuana Flats founder recruits sons to start a new concept
Oct 17, 2023
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byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor
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Quick Service
Domino’s appoints Sam Jackson executive vice president of human resources
Domino’s appoints Sam Jackson executive vice president of human resources
Oct 17, 2023
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McDonald's Israel
Franchising
McDonald’s franchisees and Starbucks union stir controversy with public stances on Israel and Hamas conflict
McDonald’s franchisees and Starbucks union stir controversy with public stances on Israel and Hamas conflict
Oct 16, 2023
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byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor
Denny's storefront
Family Dining
Denny’s names Pankaj Patra as chief digital and technology officer
Denny’s names Pankaj Patra as chief digital and technology officer
Oct 13, 2023
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byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor
PDQ Nina Franchina chief people officer
Quick Service
PDQ promotes Nina Franchina to chief people officer
PDQ promotes Nina Franchina to chief people officer
Oct 11, 2023
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byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor
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Executives
23 restaurant executives on the move in September
23 restaurant executives on the move in September
Oct 9, 2023
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byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor
El Pollo Loco Jill Adams chief marketing officer
Quick Service
El Pollo Loco names Jill Adams CMO
El Pollo Loco names Jill Adams CMO
Oct 5, 2023
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byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor
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Operations
NRN’s Hot Concepts winners share their next steps
NRN’s Hot Concepts winners share their next steps
Oct 4, 2023
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byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor
CREATE 2023 Danny Trejo
Experience
Restaurateur Danny Trejo tells CREATE attendees: Persevere
Restaurateur Danny Trejo tells CREATE attendees: Persevere
Oct 4, 2023
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byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor
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Quick Service
Taco Bell’s Sean Tresvant: ‘If we’re not uncomfortable, we’re not pushing hard enough’
Taco Bell’s Sean Tresvant: ‘If we’re not uncomfortable, we’re not pushing hard enough’
Oct 3, 2023
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byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor
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Executives
CREATE starts with a sky-high trip to a mountaintop
CREATE starts with a sky-high trip to a mountaintop
Oct 2, 2023
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byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor
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Independent Restaurants
The Denver restaurant community mourns another lost chef
The Denver restaurant community mourns another lost chef
Sep 29, 2023
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byLinnea Covington
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Casual Dining
Walk-On’s names new restaurant CFO and development chief
Walk-On’s names new restaurant CFO and development chief
Sep 28, 2023
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byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor
Pinstripes CMO Shannon Keller CFO Tony Querciagrossa Banyan SPAC
Casual Dining
Pinstripes names CMO, CFO amid SPAC deal with Banyan
Pinstripes names CMO, CFO amid SPAC deal with Banyan
Sep 27, 2023
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byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor
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Executives
Certified Angus Beef honors restaurant partners
Certified Angus Beef honors restaurant partners
Sep 26, 2023
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byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor
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Fast Casual
Panera Brands makes executive board updates ahead of IPO launch
Panera Brands makes executive board updates ahead of IPO launch
Sep 26, 2023
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byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor
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Technology
The restaurant industry on tech investment: Proceed with caution
The restaurant industry on tech investment: Proceed with caution
Sep 25, 2023
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byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor
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Segments
Eataly appoints Tommaso Brusò as first CEO of North America division
Eataly appoints Tommaso Brusò as first CEO of North America division
Sep 25, 2023
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byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor
Krispy Kreme CEO John Charlesworth
Quick Service
Krispy Kreme promotes Josh Charlesworth to CEO
Krispy Kreme promotes Josh Charlesworth to CEO
Sep 25, 2023
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byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor
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Casual Dining
Red Lobster names general counsel Horace Dawson its CEO
Red Lobster names general counsel Horace Dawson its CEO
Sep 21, 2023
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byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

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Casual Dining
How Brazilian steakhouse brand Fogo de Chão surged onto America’s favorite chain list
How Brazilian steakhouse brand Fogo de Chão surged onto America’s favorite chain list

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Breakfasts at The Granola Bar
Family Dining
Cofounders of modern diner chain The Granola Bar share how they ‘fell forward’ into growth
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Casual Dining
On cusp of IPO, Twin Peaks CEO shares how sports bar chain has redefined category
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Casual Dining
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Dec 19, 2024

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