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Why did Chipotle give top executives retention bonuses?

 By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 17, 2018

The Bottom Line: The payments to the CFO and CMO to stick around during a CEO transition were probably not necessary.

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El Pollo Loco taps former Teavana president for top post

 By Heather Lalley on Feb. 28, 2018

Bernard Acoca is taking over for retiring President and CEO Steve Sather.

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Focus Brands names a new president for Cinnabon

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 11, 2018

Kristen Hartman will exit a corporate marketing role to oversee day to day operations of the 1,400-unit chain.

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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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A chain vet takes over at TooJay's

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 09, 2017

Maxwell Piet shifts to the deli chain from another New York -style operation.

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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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