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Bloomin' Brands CEO Dave Deno is retiring

 By Joe Guszkowski on May 07, 2024

Deno has spent 12 years with the Outback Steakhouse owner including the past five as CEO. The company's board is searching for his replacement.

Leadership

Restaurant Business wins 2 Jesse H. Neal awards for excellence in B2B journalism

 By Restaurant Business Staff on Apr. 26, 2024

Editor-in-Chief Jonathan Maze also took home the prestigious G.D. Crain Jr. award for his contributions to business media over the course of his career.

Operations

David Morton's DMK Restaurants rebrands as Episcope Hospitality + Advisory

By Lisa Jennings on Apr. 25, 2024

The Chicago-based multi-concept group is growing nationally, with new concepts coming this year to New York City, New Jersey and Phoenix.

Leadership

How the Restaurant Leadership Conference came to be

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 16, 2024

Restaurant Rewind: The conference has grown from a few hundred attendees to several thousands, without losing the uniqueness of those early days. Here's what's in its DNA.

Operations

These are the rising stars of the eatertainment space

By Lisa Jennings on Apr. 16, 2024

At the Restaurant Leadership Conference in Scottsdale, Arizona, leaders of Puttshack, Pinstripes, Alamo Drafthouse and the new Joy Trade platform shared their plans for growth.

Leadership

Peter Cancro: Jersey Mike’s is ‘always for sale’

By Heather Lalley on Apr. 15, 2024

The sub shop CEO, in accepting the 2024 Restaurant Leader of the Year award, said he just hasn’t received the right offer yet for the fast-growing chain.

Leadership

The 2024 Pacesetter Award goes to: Cava

By Lisa Jennings on Apr. 14, 2024

The newly public fast-casual chain Cava has carved out a sweet spot with a fresh and healthful Mediterranean menu with broad appeal. The brand was honored at the Restaurant Leadership Conference in Phoenix on Sunday.

Leadership

You can't take the station wagon out of Peter Cancro

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 12, 2024

His hands-on, down-to-earth style, forged when he bought the chain at just 17, has persisted through five decades. It’s a success formula that has earned him the selection as this year’s Restaurant Leader of the Year.

Leadership

Jersey Mike's Peter Cancro is named RB's 2024 Restaurant Leader of the Year

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 12, 2024

The CEO was chosen by the editorial staff of Restaurant Business in recognition of the success and give-back culture the Jersey native has made constants for the high-flying chain.

Leadership

In a business of nonconformists, Popeyes founder Al Copeland broke the mold

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 09, 2024

Restaurant Rewind: During his 64 years, he drew a spotlight time and again, though not always for positive reasons.

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