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These were the highest-paid CEOs of publicly traded restaurant chain CEOs in 2018, according to a Restaurant Business analysis of Securities and Exchange Commission documents.
Brian Niccol, Chipotle Mexican Grill
2018 pay: $33,520,940
Daniel Schwartz, Restaurant Brands International
2018 pay: $18,782,877
Steve Easterbrook, McDonald's
2018 pay: $15,876,116
Gene Lee, Darden Restaurants
2018 pay: $15,770,151
Greg Creed, Yum Brands
2018 pay: $14,007,038
Kevin Johnson, Starbucks
2018 pay: $13,382,480
Ritch Allison, Domino's Pizza
2018 pay: $9,102,416
Elizabeth Smith, Bloomin' Brands
2018 pay: $7,217,956
Wyman Roberts, Brinker International
2018 pay: $6,818,729
David Overton, The Cheesecake Factory
2018 pay: $6,267,151
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