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Wally 'Famous' Amos, the one-time cookie czar, is dead at age 88

 By Peter Romeo on Aug. 15, 2024

The entrepreneur helped to spark a cookie boom in the 1980s, becoming a celebrity in the process.

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Brothers named co-CEOs of Din Tai Fung North America

 By Lisa Jennings on Aug. 14, 2024

The Taiwan-born soup dumpling specialist is growing in the U.S. and Canada as a casual-dining powerhouse.

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Brian Niccol named CEO of Starbucks

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 13, 2024

Laxman Narasimhan is stepping down from the coffee shop chain effective immediately. Niccol, the CEO of Chipotle Mexican Grill, will take over on Sept. 9.

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Operator at heart Scott Boatwright takes wheel at Chipotle

By Lisa Jennings on Aug. 13, 2024

Stepping in as interim CEO as Brian Niccol departs for Starbucks, Boatwright seems a likely candidate for the permanent role.

Emerging Brands

A pioneer of NYC's fine-dining scene, Nick Valenti is at it again

By Peter Romeo on Aug. 12, 2024

The former CEO of Patina and Restaurant Associates is opening restaurants again, starting with an Italian place near Orlando.

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Multicultural Foodservice & Hospitality Alliance names its new leader

By Peter Romeo on Aug. 08, 2024

Erika Carr brings two decades of experience in helping organizations promote diversity and opportunity.

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Sam Hamra, founder of Wendy's franchisee Hamra Enterprises, dies at age 92

By Peter Romeo on Aug. 05, 2024

He leaves behind a company that now operates more than 200 restaurants across four brands in 11 states.

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If you don't know the name 'Joe Lee,' stop right now and listen

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 25, 2024

Restaurant Rewind: He was a key force in the creation of what we now know as casual dining. You've likely read the latest on Red Lobster. Here's the person who made it an icon.

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CEO Beth Scott has departed from MOD Pizza

By Lisa Jennings on Jul. 22, 2024

Other members of the fast-casual pizza chain's executive team also have exited following the acquisition by Elite Restaurant Group, according to sources familiar with the deal.

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Logan Powell named CEO of Puttshack

By Lisa Jennings on Jul. 18, 2024

Powell was previously CFO and global president and has helped grow the tech-fueled mini-golf concept in the U.S. for five years. He replaces outgoing CEO Joe Vrankin.

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