Fired Up founder Abdallah tapped to lead RUI

SEATTLE Multiconcept operator Restaurants Unlimited Inc. said late Wednesday it has named industry veteran Norman Abdallah chief executive and president, replacing Steven Stoddard, who announced his resignation last month.

Abdallah most recently was senior vice chairman and president of Egyptian-based Amer International, a hotel and real estate company and licensee of the Carino's Italian Grill chain. He joined