Leadership

Individuals influencing the direction of the restaurant industry

National Restaurant Association expands its leadership team with 2 hires

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 18, 2024

Simultaneously, its personnel-development and educational arm has expanded its senior team.

A longtime Jack in the Box executive is retiring

By Restaurant Business Staff on Mar. 15, 2024

Executive Summary: Jack in the Box's Chief Supply Chain Officer Dean Gordon will help search for his replacement; Shuckin' Shack names a COO and more restaurant industry leadership shifts.

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Sami Siddiqui named CFO of Popeyes parent Restaurant Brands International

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 14, 2024

Jeff Klein will replace him as president of Popeyes in the U.S. and Canada. Thiago Santelmo was named president of international.

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True crime fans may not know how a restaurant figured into an infamous murder

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 12, 2024

Restaurant Rewind: Before Jimmy Hoffa disappeared, he was parked outside the establishment of a then-famous operator with a reputation Boy Scouts would envy. Here's the story of Harris Machus.

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First Watch CEO Chris Tomasso among IFMA Silver Plate Award winners

By Heather Lalley on Mar. 05, 2024

The 70th annual awards from the International Foodservice Manufacturers Association recognize leaders who have made lasting contributions to advance the foodservice industry.

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NYC's Institute of Culinary Education celebrates Jacques Pépin and his educational legacy

By Patricia Cobe on Mar. 05, 2024

Pépin was a founding dean of the French Culinary Institute, a training ground for some of today’s most influential chefs.

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What you might not know about Jacques Pepin

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 05, 2024

Restaurant Rewind: A chef, educator, author and early TV star, the relocated Frenchman helped to popularize fine-dining. And then there was his time at Howard Johnson's.

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First Watch co-founder Ken Pendery dies at age 70

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 05, 2024

He was involved in the daytime dining chain for 38 years, many of them spent as CEO. "Ken's impact and influence is—and will forever be—felt throughout our organization," current CEO Chris Tomasso said.

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