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Grimes Becomes CEO for Native Foods Café

Native Foods Cafe named Craig Grimes its new CEO. He replaces Daniel Dolan, who remains with Native Foods Café as chairman and as a member of the fast-casual, plant-based restaurant chain's board of directors.

Grimes has more than 25 years of multi-unit experience in the restaurant and hospitality industry, most recently serving as corporate vice president of food and beverage for Cedar Fair L.P. He has also served on Native Foods Café's board of directors since April 2012. His background also includes working with Lone Star Steakhouse and Levy Restaurants.

Headquartered in Chicago, Native Foods Café has locations in California, Illinois, Oregon, Colorado, and Washington D.C.