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Individuals influencing the direction of the restaurant industry

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The rainmaker: Phil Romano shares industry knowledge

 By Peter Romeo on May 29, 2014

Phil Romano has a knack for creating restaurant concepts that set industry standards. His next venture: Sharing that knowledge with the next generation of restaurant entrepreneurs.

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3 questions for Edna Morris

 By Peter Romeo on Nov. 09, 2015

From the best advice she was ever given to the greatest influence on her career, industry vet Edna Morris gives an inside look at her working life.

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Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers appoints new CEO

By Restaurant Business Staff on Oct. 04, 2017

Randy Simon has been named CEO of the quick-service burger chain.

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Jonathan Maze joins Restaurant Business as executive editor

By Restaurant Business Staff on Dec. 01, 2017

Maze joins the brand as it strengthens its coverage of top restaurant chains.

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Voodoo Doughnut adds industry vet as CEO

By Heather Lalley on Jan. 18, 2018

The new leader has previous experience in domestic and international expansion.

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Orin Smith, former Starbucks CEO, dies at 75

By Heather Lalley on Mar. 05, 2018

Chairman Howard Schultz says, “There would be no Starbucks of today” without Smith.

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Paul Twohig named president at MOD Pizza

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 12, 2018

The chain’s chief operating officer gets a promotion, among a number of new executive appointments.

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Franchisee of the Month: Chris Partyka

By Dana Tanyeri on Feb. 01, 2012

Chris Partyka bought into the Pizza Patron franchise system seven years ago with three units in San Antonio, intent on developing that market.

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Courage after catastrophe: Kelly & Giffords’ story

May 29, 2014

Challenge has been a constant in the lives of Mark Kelly and Gabby Giffords. In a keynote address at RLC 2015, the astronaut and former Congresswoman will share how they find the resolve to lead extraordinary lives, even after tragedy struck in the form of a mad shooter’s bullet.

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Top 11 restaurant C-suite changes of 2015

By Peter Romeo on Dec. 24, 2015

Here’s a review of the executive changes in 2015 that hold the most profound implications for the business in the years beyond.

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