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Caroline Sams

Caroline Has Kept Commercial Goals At The Heart Of Everything She Managed, Without Losing Her Sense Of Creativity And Drive To Deliver Something Truly Engaging.

25 Articles By Caroline Sams

Yard House becomes Darden’s third billion-dollar brand

Yard House becomes Darden’s third billion-dollar brand

The full-service concept, which posted 10% growth in same-store sales during fiscal Q1 2027, plans to open 13 new stores during the ongoing fiscal year.

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Sep 28, 2026

Caribou Coffee Names New COO to Drive Operations Excellence

Caribou Coffee Names New COO to Drive Operations Excellence

Caribou Coffee appoints Zane Thomas-Rogers as Chief Operations Officer to strengthen execution across its expanding coffeehouse network.

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Sep 10, 2026

McDonald's Names Patrick Gerber Chief Officer

McDonald's Names Patrick Gerber Chief Officer

McDonald’s USA has appointed Patrick Gerber as chief restaurant officer, leveraging his decades of global experience to boost operations, food quality, and customer satisfaction in the U.S. market.

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Aug 11, 2026

White Castle and Garage Beer Team Up

White Castle and Garage Beer Team Up

White Castle and Garage Beer, two Ohio-based favorites, announce a summer collaboration with new promotions and products. Learn how restaurant owners can ride the LTO wave.

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Jul 2, 2026

Taco Bell Franchise Expansion in Midwest

Taco Bell Franchise Expansion in Midwest

Southpaw adds 43 Ohio Taco Bell restaurants to its impressive portfolio, highlighting franchise growth and strengthening the Midwest QSR landscape.

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Jun 26, 2026

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Jun 18, 2026

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Jun 18, 2026

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Jun 18, 2026

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