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Former Walk-On's exec Scott Taylor named CEO of new restaurant group

 By Joe Guszkowski on May 29, 2024

Cherry Bounce Hospitality will house three of Hargett Hunter's full-service restaurant holdings, including Trudy's Tex-Mex and Cajun Steamer, with more to come.

Leadership

Cracker Barrel names ex-Ruth's Chris CEO Cheryl Henry to its board

 By Peter Romeo on May 28, 2024

Henry will assume the seat vacated by fast-casual veteran Bill Moreton. At age 50, she becomes the youngest member of Cracker Barrel's board.

Leadership

CIA names Google foodservice exec Michiel Bakker as president

By Lisa Jennings on May 24, 2024

Bakker will succeed Tim Ryan, who moves to the position of chancellor of the Culinary Institute of America.

Leadership

First Watch CEO Chris Tomasso wins operator of the year honors from IFMA

By Peter Romeo on May 19, 2024

The full-service veteran was named this year's winner of the Gold Plate award from the International Foodservice Manufacturers Association (IFMA).

Leadership

The restaurant business has produced its share of criminals, including these

By Peter Romeo on May 16, 2024

Restaurant Rewind: Here's why several prominent chain CEOs got a firsthand exposure to prison foodservice.

Leadership

Cousins Subs co-founder Bill Specht dies at age 80

By Peter Romeo on May 14, 2024

A one-time East Coast Navy man trained to sink submarines, he found success in the Midwest selling another sort of sub.

Financing

What did the Starbucks CEO expect?

By Jonathan Maze on May 14, 2024

The Bottom Line: Howard Schultz needed just one bad quarter to make public his displeasure with the coffee shop chain. But the stage was set for that two years ago.

Leadership

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.

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