First location opens in Southern Pines, N.C., under leadership of new VP of operations Jason Kornosky

The legally troubled owner of the flailing rotisserie chicken restaurant chain filed for bankruptcy in Pennsylvania after facing hundreds of lawsuits from debtors

The casual-dining restaurant company is making changes to its leadership team following the October appointment of Weldon Spangler as CEO

The former Eataly executive will oversee restaurant operations in New York City’s Seaport district

The CEO, who took over from her father in 2019, has since grown the brand by almost 70 units

Silver Diner Brands includes 24 restaurants throughout Maryland, Virginia, and New Jersey.

Randy Garutti has spent more than two decades leading the restaurant company. The board has launched an external search for his successor.

Executive succeeds Chris Kramolis, who will continue with brand to head development

Spuler’s appointment completes the company’s leadership team hires that began when CEO G.J. Hart joined in July 2022.