Leadership

Individuals influencing the direction of the restaurant industry

Red Lobster's new owner names former P.F. Chang's CEO to lead chain

By Joe Guszkowski on Aug. 26, 2024

Damola Adamolekun will take the reins of the struggling seafood giant after a sale to Fortress Investment Group is finalized. His tenure at Chang’s made him a rising star in the industry.

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Tony Roma's names interim CEO Mohaimina Haque its permanent chief

By Joe Guszkowski on Aug. 22, 2024

Haque was previously outside general counsel for the casual-dining rib chain. She has been tasked with turning the brand around.

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Big-name chefs come out strongly for Kamala Harris

By Peter Romeo on Aug. 21, 2024

Government Watch: Celebs like Tom Colicchio and Nancy Silverton have pledged to cook in support of the Democratic candidate.

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Sardar Biglari is trying another run at Cracker Barrel

By Peter Romeo on Aug. 19, 2024

The activist investor wants five of the 10 seats on the family-dining operator's board, including one for himself, the company said. With one ally already seated, Biglari could control a majority of votes.

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Panera, P.J. Whelihan’s, District Taco and more add to their executive ranks

By Restaurant Business Staff on Aug. 16, 2024

Executive Summary: Recent restaurant industry hires and promotions.

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Has there ever been a CEO change as bold as Starbucks' appointment of Brian Niccol?

By Peter Romeo on Aug. 15, 2024

Restaurant Rewind: We can recall two that were in the same league, each from decades ago. See if you agree.

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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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Chick-fil-A names Susannah Frost president

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 15, 2024

Frost currently leads restaurant development and field operations for the chicken sandwich chain. The company also named a new chief operating officer.

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