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Individuals influencing the direction of the restaurant industry

Leadership

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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Seattle chef-restaurateur Tamara Murphy dies after suffering stroke

 By Lisa Jennings on Aug. 12, 2024

A James Beard Award winner, Murphy was chef and co-owner of the acclaimed restaurant Terra Plata with partner Linda Di Lello Morton.

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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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Restaurant chains join forces to feed more children in need

By Peter Romeo on Aug. 07, 2024

The CEOs of operations ranging from Inspire Brands to Union Square Hospitality have pledged support for an initiative to provide meals while school is out of session.

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Here's a restaurateur's guide to what the summer's extraordinary politics signal for the business

By Peter Romeo on Aug. 06, 2024

Working Lunch: It's hardly been politics as usual. The implications might be equally as surprising.

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Seattle Chef Wayne Johnson dies at age 66

By Lisa Jennings on Aug. 06, 2024

The former chef of the restaurants Andaluca and Ray's Boathouse was known for his decades of work with the nonprofit FareStart. He is credited with fostering equity and community in the food world by lifting others up.

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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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Papa Johns names Todd Penegor CEO

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 01, 2024

The former Wendy’s chief executive will take the helm of the pizza chain immediately. The chain had been looking for a new CEO since the departure of Rob Lynch.

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How the restaurant industry is working the political conventions

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 29, 2024

Reality Check: The Republican and Democratic conventions present a different sort of opportunity to promote the business' interests. Here's what you won't see on TV.

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Denny’s, Pita Pit, Zaxby’s and more switch up their executive ranks

By Restaurant Business Staff on Jul. 26, 2024

Executive Summary: The latest in leadership changes from restaurants around the country.

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