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Vote for the 2021 Restaurant Leader of the Year

 By Jonathan Maze on May 11, 2021

Choose which CEO you think did the best job to pull their brand forward during a difficult 2020.

Leadership

Why virtual concepts could be a big part of Applebee's and IHOP's future

 May 07, 2021

John Peyton, the new CEO of parent company Dine Brands, sees ample room for additions in the brands' "renaissance."

Financing

Rib Crib’s CEO goes from gridiron to c-suite

By Jonathan Maze on May 05, 2021

Garrett Mills played in the NFL for six years. But his next play will be to take the casual dining barbecue chain national.

Leadership

The time Bloomin’ Brands’ Dave Deno went rogue

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 30, 2021

Instead of following the pack, the CEO of Outback Steakhouse’s parent company made a contrarian decision the first week of the pandemic. Now his charge is enjoying the benefits.

Leadership

Jack in the Box names two new executives

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 29, 2021

Steve Piano was named the burger chain’s chief people officer while Carlson Choi is the new chief information officer.

Leadership

At Papa John’s, Rob Lynch slaughters some sacred cows, and keeps others

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 29, 2021

The Restaurant Leader of the Year finalist helped spur a remarkable turnaround at the pizza chain, with some assistance from the pandemic.

Leadership

For Restaurant Brands International’s José Cil, collaboration proves key

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 28, 2021

The chief executive of the parent company of Popeyes, Burger King and Tim Hortons is a Restaurant Leader of the Year finalist, thanks to international growth and chicken sandwiches.

Leadership

Wendy’s Todd Penegor does what his predecessors could not: Breakfast

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 27, 2021

The Restaurant Leader of the Year nominee took on the morning daypart, long a company frustration, and succeeded despite the pandemic.

Leadership

Nominees announced for the Restaurant Leader of the Year

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 26, 2021

The five CEOs vying for the honor this year are Jose Cil of Restaurant Brands International, David Deno of Bloomin’ Brands, Rob Lynch of Papa John’s, Charlie Morrison of Wingstop, and Todd Penegor of Wendy’s.

Leadership

How the pandemic sharpened the hearing of O’Charley’s Craig Barber

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 23, 2021

The casual-dining chain was already pursuing initiatives that would help during the crisis, but communications needed to deepen.

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