Leadership

Individuals influencing the direction of the restaurant industry

A chain vet takes over at TooJay's

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 09, 2017

Maxwell Piet shifts to the deli chain from another New York -style operation.

Jonathan Maze joins Restaurant Business as executive editor

By Restaurant Business Staff on Dec. 01, 2017

Maze joins the brand as it strengthens its coverage of top restaurant chains.

Voodoo Doughnut adds industry vet as CEO

By Heather Lalley on Jan. 18, 2018

The new leader has previous experience in domestic and international expansion.

Orin Smith, former Starbucks CEO, dies at 75

By Heather Lalley on Mar. 05, 2018

Chairman Howard Schultz says, “There would be no Starbucks of today” without Smith.

Paul Twohig named president at MOD Pizza

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 12, 2018

The chain’s chief operating officer gets a promotion, among a number of new executive appointments.

Cain on Cain: 'Not dead yet'

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 27, 2012

Herman Cain still has a chance of becoming the Republican Party's candidate in the 2012 presidential race, the campaign dropout argued in a speech opening the Restaurant Leadership Conference.

Secrets of foodservice success

By Steve Holtz and Abbie Westra on Jun. 20, 2014

The winners of the 2014 Leaders in Foodservice Awards received plaques and applause in Grapevine, Texas, on Wednesday, the last day of FARE.

Greg Flynn: The modern franchisee

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 22, 2016

The size of his operations dwarfs all other franchises (and many restaurant parent companies, as well). Yet Flynn relishes his role as franchising’s poster boy—and he’s the best in the business at it.

Union Square exec to lead upstart Bartaco chain

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 16, 2017

Sabato Sagaria was formerly chief restaurant officer for Union Square Hospitality Group. He'll now head Barteca's 15-unit taco and tequila concept.

Golden Krust founder commits suicide

By Restaurant Business Staff on Dec. 04, 2017

The 57-year-old entrepreneur was reportedly worried about overdue tax payments and an overtime pay lawsuit.

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