Leadership

Individuals influencing the direction of the restaurant industry

10 budget-friendly recommendations for strengthening a chain

By Dawn Reiss on May 17, 2015

Among the pieces of free advice offered on the first official day of the NRA Show were recommendations from a panel of fast-casual chain executives on fostering leadership. Here are some of the inexpensive ways they suggested to improve a chain’s consumer research, real estate prowess, financial performance and other functions.

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3 questions for Stephen J. Sather

By Peter Romeo on May 18, 2017

At El Pollo Loco’s Southern California headquarters, the staff has adjusted to moving at what it calls “the speed of Sather,” says VP of Marketing Mark Hardison.

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Hard Rock gets new corporate executive chef

By Restaurant Business Staff on Nov. 09, 2017

Michael Coury will spearhead the menu strategy for the brand’s 178 cafe units.

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Ray Blanchette named Ruby Tuesday CEO

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 09, 2018

The former Ignite and Au Bon Pain CEO is “bullish” on the opportunity.

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Famous Dave's CFO resigns

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 12, 2018

Paul Malazita was named interim CFO to replace Dexter Newman.

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Buffalo Wild Wings' new parent names chief of R Taco, slates layoffs

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 02, 2018

Inspire Brands continues to lay its infrastructure with the recruitment of former Qdoba President Tim Casey.

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5 new phrases restaurateurs should learn fast

By Restaurant Business Staff on May 23, 2017

Technology and young people are changing the way the restaurant industry is talking about customers, concepts and more. Here's the latest lingo that savvy foodservice folks need to add to their vocabulary—stat.

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Brain jam takes main stage at chain restaurants’ Woodstock

By Restaurant Business Staff on Feb. 19, 2014

CEOs from Dunkin’ Brands, Brinker International, the National Restaurant Association and Outback parent Bloomin’ Brands, and their riffs will be different perspectives on the macro issues confronting all chain executives at RLC's general session—The Leadership Watch Power Panel.

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