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El Pollo Loco and Sterling Hospitality name new executives

By Lisa Jennings and Reyna Estrada on Oct. 06, 2023

Executive Summary: A roundup of high-level job changes in the restaurant business includes changes for Four Seasons Hotel.

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Beans & Brews names former Del Taco executive CEO

 By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 04, 2023

Chad Gretzema will take over the 69-unit coffee chain, which is targeting 100 locations by 2025.

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Bloomin' Brands to part ways with longtime executive Gregg Scarlett

By Joe Guszkowski on Oct. 03, 2023

Scarlett’s position, COO of casual dining, is being eliminated as part of “organizational design changes” at Bloomin’. He has worked there for nearly 30 years.

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Martha Stewart leaves the BurgerFi board

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 02, 2023

The lifestyle media maven, who gave the Florida-based company a big name when she joined the board in 2021, quietly stepped down as director last month.

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Walk-On's and Artistry Restaurants name new executives

By Reyna Estrada on Oct. 02, 2023

Executive Summary: A roundup of high-level job changes in the restaurant business includes changes for Surcheros Fresh Mex and Full Course.

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Force behind Calif.'s $15 wage is named the state's new U.S. senator

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 02, 2023

Laphonza Butler comes to the job after spending much of her career leading the SEIU's California chapter.

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Pinstripes names pair of execs as it rolls toward SPAC deal

By Joe Guszkowski on Sep. 28, 2023

CFO Tony Querciagrossa and CMO Shannon Keller will help steer the bowling-and-food chain through its merger with Banyan Acquisition Corp.

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Eataly names first North American CEO as it plots U.S. expansion

By Joe Guszkowski on Sep. 25, 2023

Tommaso Brusò comes to the Italian food hall/marketplace chain from the fashion industry. He will help lead Eataly’s efforts to more than triple its North American footprint.

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Panera Brands takes another step in its planned IPO

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 25, 2023

Krispy Kreme CEO Mike Tattersfield, who is stepping down from that position in January, will become the company’s board chairman. Former Starbucks CFO Patrick Grismer will become lead independent director.

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Krispy Kreme to promote Josh Charlesworth to CEO

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 25, 2023

The company’s chief operating officer will take the top job in January. Current CEO Mike Tattersfield will remain on the board and will serve as a senior advisor.

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