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Individuals influencing the direction of the restaurant industry

Leadership

BurgerFi taps former Smashburger president to be its next CEO

 By Jonathan Maze on May 30, 2023

Carl Bachmann will jump from one fast-casual burger chain to the other when he takes over as BurgerFi CEO in July.

Leadership

Dairy Queen and Texas Roadhouse add new executives

By Restaurant Business Staff on May 25, 2023

Executive Summary: A roundup of high-level hirings and promotions in the restaurant business includes changes for Red Robin and Dairy Queen.

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Bonchon names Bryan Shin its U.S. CEO

By Jonathan Maze on May 23, 2023

The Korean fried-chicken chain promoted its CFO to take over for Flynn Dekker.

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How restaurateurs Danny Meyer and Pinky Cole came into alignment

By Lisa Jennings on May 21, 2023

The magic of a Fussy Hussy with a sprinkle of slut dust inspired the seasoned veteran to join forces with an "irrepressible" entrepreneur. They have more in common than you'd think.

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Cincinnati Public Schools' Jessica Shelly named 2023 operator of the year

By Peter Romeo on May 20, 2023

The director of student feeding for the district was chosen as this year's winner of IFMA's Gold Plate Award.

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Focus Brands and Fat Brands add new executives

By Restaurant Business Staff on May 19, 2023

Executive Summary: A roundup of high-level hirings and promotions in the restaurant business includes changes for Noodles & Company and Polly’s Pies.

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His title reads 'GM,' but O'Charley's Dwaine Stoneroad acts like he owns the place

By Peter Romeo on May 19, 2023

That’s just fine with the bosses of this GM of the Year winner. They laud the longtime chief’s innovation and refusal to be an also-ran.

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TGI Fridays CEO Ray Blanchette steps down

By Joe Guszkowski on May 18, 2023

He led the brand for five years. Rohit Manocha, chairman of Fridays’ biggest shareholder, will take over on an interim basis.

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Toppers Pizza founder Scott Gittrich relinquishes CEO seat to Adam Oldenburg

By Lisa Jennings on May 18, 2023

Gittrich will take the role of board chairman after passing the baton to Oldenburg, his chosen successor.

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Sammie Flippen runs a high-performing Noodles & Company location with servant leadership

By Reyna Estrada on May 17, 2023

The Restaurant Business GM of the Year strives to exceed operational standards and create a positive, supportive environment, both inside the restaurant and out.

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