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Restaurant Brands International CEO José Cil is the Restaurant Leader of the Year

 By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 07, 2021

He beat out a tough field on the back of the strength of Popeyes' chicken sandwich and the company’s strong international presence.

Leadership

How the past lit a path through the pandemic for 5 top industry leaders

 By Peter Romeo on Jun. 04, 2021

The chain CEOs vying to be Restaurant Leader of the Year explain how they found direction in key experiences from their past.

Leadership

Taking a deep dive with Adenah Bayoh

May 27, 2021

Chris Keating EVP, Conferences from Winsight, sits down for an incredible conversation on her life, career, and what the future holds.

Leadership

Larry Oberkfell to step down as IFMA CEO

By Peter Romeo on May 17, 2021

The supplier-community veteran intends to return to the manufacturing sector after a 12-year run at the top of the association.

Leadership

DIBs™ Leadership Questionnaire

May 16, 2021

While much of the restaurant industry is working to improve diversity through deliberate hiring and promotion practices, inclusion doesn’t always follow and unconscious bias is always present.

Technology

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

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.

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