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The fast-casual brand Modern Restaurant Concepts has a new Chief Executive Officer, the brand announced this week. John Cywinski, who served as the president of Applebee’s Grill & Bar for six years, joins MRC in the role. Cywinski’s resume also includes stints with Chili’s, KFC, McDonald’s and Burger King, and he is a 2021 IFMA…
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