leadership

FSC Franchise Co. hires new chief operating officer

By Restaurant Business Staff on Dec. 06, 2017

Scott SirLouis will be in charge of developing and implementing new processes to aid in the growth of the Beef ‘O’ Brady’s and The Brass Tap concepts.

Leadership

Red Mango owner Brix names Craig Erlich CEO

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 29, 2018

He's given credit for expanding product offerings and focusing on remodels.

Operations

Operators need to get on board with changes in the C-suite

By Sara Rush Wirth on Mar. 26, 2018

The restaurant executive table, and talks around it, must evolve to keep up, says RB Managing Editor Sara Rush Wirth.

Financing

Can zucchini save Noodles & Company?

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 20, 2018

Happy with slower growth, the fast-casual chain is going on offense, with zucchini noodles and takeout.

Leadership

A one-on-one with Wendy's CEO Emil Brolick

By Patricia Cobe on Mar. 26, 2015

Wendy's CEO Emil Brolick shared many insights on leadership, growth, making mistakes, leaving a legacy, and more at the Restaurant Leadership Conference on Wednesday.

Little Caesars founder Mike Ilitch dies

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 13, 2017

The one-time professional second baseman built a takeout empire (and one of the industry's largest family run businesses) with a standing two-for-one deal.