Leadership

Individuals influencing the direction of the restaurant industry

Sam Bakhshandehpour named global CEO of José Andrés Group

By Lisa Jennings on May 30, 2024

The Washington, D.C.-based multiconcept operator also received an investment to fuel its growth.

Chuck E. Cheese, Topgolf, Jersey Mike's and more shake up their executive rosters

By Restaurant Business Staff on May 28, 2024

Executive Summary: CEC Entertainment named Scott Drake CFO, Topgolf added Maryam Morse as chief people officer, Jersey Mike's promoted Jamie Kapalko to VP and general counsel, and more recent restaurant executive news.

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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.

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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.

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'Super Size Me' filmmaker Morgan Spurlock dies at age 53

By Peter Romeo on May 24, 2024

The documentary recounted his 30-day regimen of eating nothing but McDonald's food. It became an anthem of sorts for critics who faulted fast-food chains for their contribution to America's obesity epidemic.

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Wendy's names Abigail Pringle U.S. president

By Jonathan Maze on May 23, 2024

The fast-food burger chain reconfigured its leadership team again, bringing back the U.S. president position 17 months after it was eliminated. E.J. Wunsch was named president of international.

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