by Zak Owens

Holland Geauxing Cajun?- Franchising guru Dan Holland, of Papa John’s and Pizza Magia fame, could be the next CEO of J. Gumbo’s. “I may end up over there,” he told Business First. (subscribers only) “I think they have a sound financial model.” Landing Holland, a seasoned executive with a proven track record, would be huge for the local franchisor, as it plans to expand to more than 50 stores by the end of 2008. In other news, the Seattle SuperSonics say they may end up in Louisville for the 2009 season.

Dedrick to Enjoy Scholarly Pursuits- Can’t get enough of those high-level personnel moves? Neither can we. KFC’s president of domestic fast-food operations, Gregg Dedrick, left the company after five years to focus on “outside business ventures and academic coursework.” Dedrick was instrumental in KFC’s health conscious re-branding campaign, which included the axing of trans-fat from its products, and a new line of grilled chicken. Dedrick’s successor is Roger Eaton, Yum’s chief operating and development officer. Eaton is billed as having the most apropos name in the business. (C-J)

The Obvious Progression?- Staying on the local conglomerate theme, check out this Yum! spoof, done by the masters over at The Onion. The foodbags really do seem like the next logical step after the KFC Famous Gravy Bowls. Maybe Mr. Eaton can bring this idea to fruition?

New Wearable Feedbags Let Americans Eat More, Move Less

Underground Witty Tagline: A new nightclub will be opening a block south of 4th Street Live, an area which is quickly becoming known as “Bump and Grind” Central. OK, I don’t know if anybody really calls it that, but with the addition of Club Underground on the 500 block of South Fourth Street, Louisville is sure to have more nightclubs in a 300- yard radius than any other city in the world. No word yet on when the club will be open for business, but work crews are already on the job prepping the site.

Landmark, or Not a Landmark?- The city’s Landmarks Commission will hold a public hearing tonight to determine the future of the old Azalea property on Brownsboro Road. Area residents are lobbying the city to designate the property a historical landmark in an effort to prevent the building’s razing. Eats will be at the meeting tonight at 2nd Presbyterian Church on 3701 Brownsboro Road. We’ll have the full story for you tomorrow. Check out the Voice-Tribune’s coverage last week. (Voice-Tribune)