leadership

Dave George named Darden COO

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 22, 2018

The casual-dining chain operator also named Dan Kiernan president of Olive Garden.

Roark acts quickly to right Buffalo Wild Wings

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 13, 2018

One of the wings chain's largest franchisees says the repair work is already starting, and it's delighted with what's happening.

Leadership

Veggie Grill adds two executives to ranks, focuses on expansion

By Heather Lalley on Apr. 16, 2018

The vegan fast casual hires industry vets to oversee real estate and culinary innovation as the brand looks to double its units.

Workforce

Mastering networking

By Amanda M. Westbrooks on Mar. 10, 2015

A Women’s Foodservice Forum study earmarked “building networks” among the top three competencies of successful women in the industry. See how to tailor that effort to your style.

Chipotle bows to shareholder demands for change

By Peter Romeo on Dec. 16, 2016

The fast-casual leader has appointed several new celebrity directors, including a former CFO McDonald's and the financier who married Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper in January. A representative of activist investor Bill Ackman was also among the new additions.

Operations