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New England chef Jasper White dies at age 69

 By Peter Romeo on May 13, 2024

A fan of simply prepared fresh seafood, the CIA grad was a pioneer in the American regional cuisine boom of the 1980s and an early proponent of "casualizing" fine dining.

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How Jaguar Bolera creator Robert Thompson is trading on joy

 By Lisa Jennings on May 13, 2024

As the first location of the eatertainment concept prepares to open this week, this veteran of the segment is looking to grow his multi-brand portfolio under the umbrella Joy Trade. He's on the hunt for acquisitions.

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Smoothie King gets a new CFO, Portillo's hires its first CMO and other restaurant executive shifts

By Restaurant Business Staff on May 09, 2024

Executive Summary: Gavin Felder is Smoothie King's new chief financial officer and Nick Scarpino was elevated to marketing chief at Portillo's, plus more restaurant executive news of the week.

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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.

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Former Wendy's CMO Carl Loredo named Pizza Hut U.S. president

By Jonathan Maze on May 06, 2024

The marketing executive will take over the struggling pizza chain in early June, following the departure of David Graves.

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Meet the restaurant fixer who now owns Etta

By Lisa Jennings on May 03, 2024

Tech entrepreneur Johann Moonesinghe suddenly finds himself leading a growing group of restaurants. His secret? He doesn't expect to make a profit.

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Donatos Pizza CEO Tom Krouse to retire; Kevin King named new chief executive

By Heather Lalley on May 01, 2024

Krouse, who has been the pizza chain’s CEO since 2010, will depart in October. King has been Donatos’ president for two years.

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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.

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Dave & Buster's names a CFO, Wienerschnitzel adds a development chief and more restaurant executive moves

By Restaurant Business Staff on Apr. 25, 2024

Industry veteran Darin Harper is the new chief finance officer at the eatertainment chain, while Doug Koob becomes chief development officer at the hot dog concept, plus more industry moves of the week.

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Restaurants bring the industry's concerns to Congress

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 19, 2024

Nearly 600 operators made their case to lawmakers as part of the National Restaurant Association’s Public Affairs Conference.

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