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North Texas’ CMI Foods Opens 100th Pollo Campero Restaurant as Part of $190M Growth Initiative
by Lance Murray | Apr 23, 2024
The company said the milestone for Pollo Campero—which has a cult-like following in Latin America—underscores its dedication to growth and innovation in the U.S. and its decades-long business history that began in Guatemala.
by Lance Murray |
Mar 28, 2024
The company said a new name—Anthem—was selected for the 40-year-old Lincoln Square shopping center, and it will go into effect at the start of demolition, which should begin in the second quarter of 2025.
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by Lance Murray |
Mar 8, 2024
Brinker International Inc., a Dallas-based restaurant company, has announced changes to its executive leadership team.
The updates include the retirement of Joe Taylor as EVP and chief financial officer, the appointment of Mika Ware as SVP and chief financial officer, effective June 27, and the appointment of Chris Caldwell as SVP and chief information officer....
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by Lance Murray |
Jan 19, 2024
Suzie Tsai has been named the U.S. chief executive officer of Bonchon, a franchiser of distinctive Korean fried chicken that plans to bring its restaurants to new markets this year, including southern Florida, Little Rock, Arkansas, Tucson, Arizona, and Ann Arbor, Michigan....
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Dallas Restaurant Company Wingstop Names Chief Information Officer
by Lance Murray | Dec 14, 2023
Chris Fallon has been named senior vice president, chief information officer by Dallas-based Wingstop and will lead the brand’s enterprise and restaurant technology solutions, IT infrastructure, and information security.
“Wingstop’s category of one position is further strengthened by our tech-forward strategy and vision to digitize every transaction,” Wingstop President & CEO Michael Skipworth said in a statement....
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by Lance Murray |
Nov 10, 2023
The company said Mark Kupferman, a former Six Flags executive, is a marketing leader with expertise in brand development, digital media, menu innovation, as well as in leading high-performing teams to deliver transformational growth.
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by Lance Murray |
Oct 26, 2023
Produced by Live Nation in partnership with Chef Tim Love and Larry Joe Taylor, the festival & conference's inaugural event earlier this year drew more than 3,500 attendees from more than 25 U.S. states to shows and panel discussions at 10 participating music venues in the Fort Worth Stockyards. The 2024 event will be held February 28 through March 2.
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by Lance Murray |
Oct 13, 2023
Pankaj Patra will support Denny's iconic diner and growing Keke's brands in a new enterprise role at Denny's Corp. The Dallas executive joins the company from Brinker International, where he served as SVP and CIO.
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Chili’s Grill & Bar Targets Enhanced CRM Program with VP of Marketing, Agency Additions
by Lance Murray | Sep 15, 2023
Dallas-based restaurant company Brinker International has added industry veteran Steve Kelly as vice president of marketing and award-winning business agency GALE to assist with its CRM (customer relationship management) activities.
The company said that the two moves will allow Chili’s Grill & Bar to serve guests “in a more compelling way” as the brand revamps its digital presence....
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by David Seeley |
Sep 15, 2023
Lux Ice produces crystal-clear, slow-melting craft ice spheres to "elevate beverage experiences" for consumers and the foodservice industry. Now chilling in new HQ and manufacturing digs in Flower Mound—with a top industry veteran as its new CEO—Lux is out to conquer America, one frozen orb at a time.
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by Lance Murray |
Sep 8, 2023
Suzie Tsai has been named chief growth officer at Dallas-based Bonchon, a global leader in fast-casual Asian fusion dining known for its distinctive Korean double-fried chicken....
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by Lance Murray |
Jul 20, 2023
WDG-Designed Modera St. Paul will offer 333 apartments and nearly 4,000 square feet of retail space. Amenities will include a karaoke room, podcast studio, an arcade, a rooftop deck and sky lounge, access to work-from-home spaces, private EV charging stations, and more.
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Iconic Chase Tower in Downtown Dallas Renamed Dallas Arts Tower
by Lance Murray | May 23, 2023
The 55-story skyscraper at 2200 Ross Ave. soon will undergo another multimillion-dollar makeover that includes a reimagined lobby, art gallery, and the addition of two restaurants, including a first-of-its-kind Greek restaurant in The Rotunda.
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by Lance Murray |
May 5, 2023
Wingstop has nearly 2,000 restaurants globally. Kapoor will be responsible for driving the company's growth and development strategy for markets outside of the U.S. and overseeing the performance of the brand's existing international markets.
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by Lance Murray |
Mar 30, 2023
Three restaurants, two bakeries, and a chef from Dallas-Fort Worth have been named among the James Beard Foundation's 2023 Restaurant and Chef Award nominees. Considered to be among the nation’s most prestigious honors, the awards recognize exceptional talent in the culinary and food media industries. Here are the six nominees from Dallas, Fort Worth, and Richardson. Bon appetit!
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by Lance Murray |
Mar 28, 2023
Coming this fall to the Dallas Design District, Ride On's adults-only “social drink rink” will offer a fusion of tech and nostalgia—with a restaurant, craft cocktails and mocktails, an arcade, and custom-made “RIDE ON” skates for the rink. “We can say there is nothing like this in the world. Trust me, we’ve checked,” says Adrian Verdin, CEO of On Brand Hospitality.
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