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Get to Know: Jack Crawford

 By Sara Rush Wirth on Feb. 27, 2015

Why Crawford? Some say the NRA has a message problem when it comes to its stance on hot-button topics; they've got a good story to tell but are being beat by unions and lawmakers. Will its newest chairman make a difference? He might, based on his past at Ground Round Grill & Bar, based in Freeport, Maine.

Top 5 challenges facing McDonald’s new CEO

 Mar. 03, 2015

Steve Easterbrook’s to-do list covers everything from menu simplification to boosting franchisee profits.

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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.

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The Power 20: Empires strike back

By Restaurant Business Staff on Mar. 16, 2015

Meet the family dynasties leading restaurants into a new generation.

Choosing greatness: How we decided this year’s most powerful leaders

By Kelly Killian on Mar. 16, 2015

In the end, we decided that the criteria had to be not only restaurant operators with notable legacies—and not even those with positive sales results.

Dick Brennan Sr., New Orleans restaurateur, has died at age 84

Mar. 16, 2015

The force behind Commander’s Palace was mentor to a number of industry stars, including Emeril Lagasse and his son, Dickie. He was part of the first generation of what would become one of America’s most famous restaurant families.

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Restaurant leader of the year: Danny Meyer

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 17, 2015

He’s built an empire putting employees first. Now that Danny Meyer has taken Shake Shack public, will shareholders be OK with staying in the backseat?

Red Robin names Denny Post as CCO

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 17, 2015

She will be succeeded as CMO by Cabela’s alumnus Lee Dolan.

Danny Meyer, fast-casual afficionado

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 17, 2015

For a guy who made his mark in fine dining, Danny Meyer shows a lot of fire for the restaurant niche he calls fine casual. Others might know it as fast casual, albeit at the higher end.

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RLC 2015 opens

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 23, 2015

Today’s scheduled speakers include Dr. Ben Carson; former U.S. Rep. Gabby Giffords and her husband, astronaut Mark Kelly; and professional golfer Cheyenne Woods.

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