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Restaurant operators make their moves

June 29, 2022

The Restaurant Performance Index takes a hit. The University of Michigan’s Consumer Sentiment Index hit an all-time low in May. The Greene Turtle goes through some changes. Here’s what you need to know.

RealFood Promotes two Designers

RealFood Hospitality, Strategy & Design promoted Peter Bryant to project manager and Jessica Gates to associate project manager.

KFC U.S. to get New President

Tarun Lal will become president of KFC U.S., effective July 15.

Scooter’s Names Thornton President

In a move aimed to help drive its international growth and other goals, Scooter’s Coffee tapped Joe Thornton to serve in the newly created role of company president.

Smokey Bones Adds Drive-Thru Lane

Smokey Bones opened its first all-digital drive-thru lane at one of its fast-casual restaurants in Bowling Green, Ky.

QSR Veteran Tapped for CEO Role

Former CKE Restaurants executive Ron Coolbaugh was appointed chief executive officer for Fresh Brothers, a Los Angeles-based pizza chain with 22 units.

Curry Up Now Adds Director of Culinary

Fast-casual Indian chain Curry Up Now tapped Abhijit Kamath to serve as director of culinary and flavor.

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