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The Power 20

This year's 20 elite leaders of the restaurant industry

The Power 20

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 Mar. 22, 2016

Leadership is about more than communication, guidance and setting a good example. The soft skills are important, it’s true. But today’s leaders build...

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NRD Capital

 Apr. 10, 2018

Ruby Tuesday had been up for sale for some time in 2017 when it revealed it was to be sold to a name that was somewhat of a surprise—NRD Capital.

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Momofuku Group

Mar. 14, 2017

Momofuku Group has ventured beyond its traditional restaurants such as Noodle Bar, Ma Peche, Milk Bar and even QSR Fuku, into the emerging delivery-only...

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General Atlantic

Apr. 10, 2018

The private-equity firm made its first deal in the restaurant industry in 2015, with an investment in Barteca Holdings, parent of Barcelona Wine Bar.

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Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises

Mar. 14, 2017

Richard Melman, the founder and chairman of arguably one of the most well-known MCO groups, made his business philosophy evident when accepting his James...

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Enlightened Hospitality Investments

Apr. 10, 2018

Arguably one of the most successful multiconcept operators in the U.S., Danny Meyer has turned to investing.

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3 lessons in mentoring from The Power 20

By Restaurant Business Staff on Mar. 22, 2016

The restaurateurs selected as this year’s Power 20 have learned from some of the best and are passing it on. Here are three ways that mentorship is influencing these local leaders’ ability to shape the restaurant scene.

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HMSHost

Mar. 14, 2017

When Technomic last published its roundup of top MCOs in 2011, HMSHost was not on the list. But the concessionaire—and airport dining, in general—has...

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Oak Hill Capital Partners

Apr. 10, 2018

The investment firm returned to the restaurant industry in 2017 with its acquisition of Checkers & Rally’s for $525 million from another private-equity firm, Sentinel Capital.

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Tom Morales

Mar. 10, 2016

The Nashville-born chef hasn’t followed the traditional path of a local restaurateur. After departing the city for 15 years, he came back with plans of...

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