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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.

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

This week’s 5 head-spinning moments: Boundaries smashed

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 24, 2017

Instead of heeding what normally are yellow lights, restaurants stomped on the gas and crashed through barriers this week.

Leadership

Remembering Don Axleroad

By Peter Romeo on Sep. 07, 2017

You may not recognize his name, but you likely feel his lasting influence on the business.

Leadership

Who will be the next CEO of Chipotle?

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 29, 2017

The speculation about who'll be Steve Ells' successor is already at full throttle. Here are a few of the candidates we think may be in the mix.

Leadership

NRA announces new leadership slate

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 25, 2018

The top three officers were drawn from the independent community.

Financing

Chipotle appears ready to change its marketing

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 19, 2018

The departure of Mark Crumpacker is a clear indication of where the fast-casual chain is headed, says RB's The Bottom Line.

Emerging Brands

Habit Burger named 2018 Pacesetter Award winner

By Restaurant Business Staff on Apr. 18, 2018

The fast casual owes its success to its staff, CEO Russ Bendel said when accepting this year’s award.

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.

Capriotti's founder dies at age 68

By Restaurant Business Staff on Jan. 13, 2017

Lois Margolet quit her job in 1976 to try her hand at a sandwich shop named after her grandfather and featuring a sandwich her aunt had inspired.

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