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Leadership

Individuals influencing the direction of the restaurant industry

Leadership

Target CEO named Yum Brands chairman

Brian Cornell will take over for the retiring Robert Walter.

Leadership

Punch Bowl Social adds a chief culinary and beverage officer

Sheamus Feeley assumes the new C-suite post at the growing eatertainment concept.

Leadership

7 discoveries from the restaurant industry’s global gathering

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 13, 2018

The first two days of the Global Restaurant Leadership Conference provided insights into a number of the dynamics reshaping the worldwide restaurant industry. Here’s a sampling.

Leadership

Logan’s Roadhouse promotes Tim Kaliher to president

By Heather Lalley on Nov. 12, 2018

The former COO becomes president of the casual chain just days after it was acquired by CraftWorks.

Leadership

Jollibee, Costa, Leon, Alghanim named world’s best at GRLC

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 12, 2018

The four global leaders were presented with this year's GRLC Distinction Awards.

Leadership

Kona Grill names Marcus Jundt and Steve Schussler co-CEOS

By Heather Lalley on Nov. 08, 2018

Jundt, a Kona Grill founder, and Schussler, who founded Rainforest Cafe, take over the top post from Jim Kuhn.

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Chanticleer Holdings names former Karl Strauss exec as president

By Heather Lalley on Nov. 08, 2018

Fred Glick becomes president of the company behind Little Big Burger, American Burger Co. and others.

Leadership

Cliff Hudson to retire as Sonic CEO

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 07, 2018

Claudia San Pedro will lead the company after it is sold to Inspire Brands.

Leadership

Former Darden exec named president of Bravo, Brio

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 07, 2018

Dave Pickens, a former president of Olive Garden, will also serve as COO.

Leadership

World’s top restaurant companies honored with Winsight’s 2018 GRLC Distinction Awards

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 02, 2018

The awards recognize the globe’s best in partnership, growth, innovation and giving back.