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The Quaker Steak & Lube board of directors named John Longstreet president and CEO, effective April 1, 2010. He succeeds Ken Cole, who stepped down to focus on opening Quaker Steak franchise restaurants and other business opportunities.
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Papa Bello Enterprises is pleased to announce that the company has named Sunit Saha President of their Papa Bello Pizza concept.
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Fast-growing restaurant chain Smashburger has selected David Prokupek, its chairman, to also serve as chief executive officer. The company has also expanded its board to include three independent industry leaders.
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