leadership

Leadership

Friendly’s co-founder Curtis Blake dies at 102

The younger of two brothers who saw an opportunity during the Great Depression, Blake focused on personnel while helping to brainstorm a few quirky operational innovations.

Leadership

Sizzler CEO Kerry Kramp leaves the company

The 130-unit chain said he left to pursue other opportunities, and no successor has been named.

The concessionaire was honored with the Gold Plate award at a gala Saturday night in Chicago.

A transformative force during her 12-year tenure, Sweeney said she will retire when her contract expires at year’s end.

The Yum Brands veteran will oversee strategic operations for the brand’s domestic locations.

Richie Jackson is retiring after 34 years as CEO.

The industry veteran had worked with KFC, Ignite and Granite City.

The original “righteous brother” brought together a group of female foodservice executives for a story. They saw the need to become the Women’s Foodservice Forum.

Almost two-thirds believe the pace of change is outstripping their ability to stay abreast, according to a new study.

Along with his brother, Paul, Bartolotta built a namesake foodservice empire that extended to 10 restaurants, catering operations and a contract management business.

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