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Smashburger names former Starbucks exec CEO

 By Lisa Jennings on Mar. 20, 2024

Denise Nelsen spent more than two decades at Starbucks, most recently leading U.S. operations. Now she's plotting new business ventures and international growth at the fast-casual burger brand.

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Jennifer Schuler named CEO of Handel's Homemade Ice Cream

 By Lisa Jennings on Mar. 19, 2024

Former Wetzel's Pretzels CEO Jennifer Schuler joins the Canfield, Ohio-based Handel's Homemade Ice Cream at a time of growth for the 130-unit franchise chain.

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Chris Kempczinski to become McDonald's chairman

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 19, 2024

The fast-food chain is combining the CEO and chairman roles for the first time in 20 years as longtime director and Chairman Enrique Hernandez steps down.

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Starbucks is making some big changes to its leadership team

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 18, 2024

The coffee shop giant named Michael Conway CEO of North America while CMO Brady Brewer takes the helm at Starbucks International.

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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.

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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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