Leadership

Individuals influencing the direction of the restaurant industry

Leadership

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

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.

Leadership

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

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.

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

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.

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.

Reality Check: You wouldn't believe what passed for acceptable in earlier iterations.

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

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

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

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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