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Smalls Sliders, Karl Strauss Brewing among chains making leadership moves

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Penfield has spent two decades at Raising Cane’s, where he held multiple leadership roles, including chief of restaurant services, senior vice president of restaurant services, and regional vice president of operations. Emathinger has been the brewpub chain’s executive chef for 26 years. By Restaurant Business Staff on Jun.

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Olive Garden sales surge on delivery and free take-home meals

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Also on Friday, Darden announced a slew of leadership changes at several of its brands. The forecast factors in ongoing macroeconomic uncertainty as well as the fact that the company will be lapping a strong performance a year from now. Olive Garden President Dan Kiernan plans to retire on Aug. 31 after 33 years with Darden.

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C-stores are stealing fast-food tactics. And fast-food customers

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And fast-food customers Newsletter Search Restaurant Business Search Login Subscribe Newsletter Login Subscribe Topics Consumer Trends Food Beverage Emerging Brands Operations Technology Marketing Workforce Leadership Financing Data Top 500 Chains Top 100 Independents Future 50: Emerging Brands Same-store Sales Tracker Special Reports COVID: 5 Years (..)

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Week in Review: Din Tai Fung’s jaw-dropping AUVs, Krispy Kreme exits Insomnia, Starbucks operations

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Premium Food An eye on food waste inspires a chicken salad that becomes a best seller Behind the Menu: Millers All Day repurposed leftover breakfast waffles into croutons to create a new signature—the Chicken and Waffle Salad. It’s a unique spin on Southern comfort.

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RATIONAL’s iCareSystem AutoDose helps you keep your oven clean without the extra effort

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Menu RATIONAL’s iCareSystem AutoDose helps you keep your oven clean without the extra effort Newsletter Search Restaurant Business Search Login Subscribe Newsletter Login Subscribe Topics Consumer Trends Food Beverage Emerging Brands Operations Technology Marketing Workforce Leadership Financing Data Top 500 Chains Top 100 Independents Future 50: Emerging (..)

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DoorDash completes acquisition of reservations platform SevenRooms

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Continue to Site >>> Menu DoorDash completes acquisition of reservations platform SevenRooms Newsletter Search Restaurant Business Search Login Subscribe Newsletter Login Subscribe Topics Consumer Trends Food Beverage Emerging Brands Operations Technology Marketing Workforce Leadership Financing Data Top 500 Chains Top 100 Independents Future 50: Emerging (..)

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Bubbakoo's acquired by private-equity firm Thompson Street Capital Partners

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Premium Financing In the fast-food world, growth is coming from drinks and desserts The Bottom Line: The highest-growth quick-service chains cannot be found in traditional sectors but among coffee, beverage and dessert brands. What does this say about the restaurant industry?