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Shake Shack's C-suite will look different for the next phase of growth

 By Lisa Jennings on Dec. 11, 2023

The chain was already looking for a new COO. Now the search is on for a new CEO. If an activist investor has its way, the leaders will have strong operational experience in limited service.

Leadership

Walk-On's and Firebirds Wood Fired Grill name new executives

By Reyna Estrada and Lisa Jennings on Dec. 08, 2023

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

Leadership

Blain Shortreed moves to Huddle House as president

By Peter Romeo on Dec. 04, 2023

The longtime industry veteran was most recently CEO of Long John Silver's, where he had the mission of rejuvenating the brand.

Leadership

Big Table Restaurants and Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers name new executives

By Lisa Jennings and Reyna Estrada on Dec. 01, 2023

Executive Summary: A roundup of high-level job changes in the restaurant business includes a new executive for Thompson Central Park New York.

Operations

Maggiano's Little Italy's new president comes from the high-end resort world

By Lisa Jennings on Dec. 01, 2023

Former MGM Resorts exec Dominique Bertolone has been tapped to lead the next wave of growth for Brinker International's Italian casual-dining brand.

Leadership

Who's on your fantasy restaurant-management team?

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 28, 2023

Reality Check: Why bother with fantasy football when the ideal virtual C-suite is waiting to be picked? Here's my roster.

Leadership

Checkers and Cousins Subs name new executives

By Reyna Estrada and Joe Guszkowski on Nov. 17, 2023

Executive Summary: A roundup of high-level job changes in the restaurant business includes a new executive for Texas Roadhouse.

Leadership

Uncle Julio's names Scott Lawton CEO

By Joe Guszkowski on Nov. 13, 2023

Lawton will keep his current job as CEO of Bartaco as he guides Julio’s into a growth push. RJ Thomas was hired as Uncle Julio's COO and president.

Leadership

How Gerry Fernandez made diversity a restaurant cause

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 07, 2023

The founder and longtime leader of the Multicultural Foodservice & Hospitality Alliance looks back on his 27-year quest to view inclusion as a business driver.

Leadership

Wild Eggs and Eggs Up Grill name new executives

By Reyna Estrada on Nov. 03, 2023

Executive Summary: A roundup of high-level job changes in the restaurant business includes a new executive for PrimoHoagies.

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