Leadership

Individuals influencing the direction of the restaurant industry

Chipotle names Marissa Andrada chief human resources officer

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 20, 2018

The former Kate Spade executive is the latest addition to the chain’s executive ranks.

Leadership lessons from the battlefield

By Patricia Cobe on May 30, 2013

Restaurateurs who view the business as a battlefield might’ve uttered an “amen” at the end of the presentation from retired Gen. Barry McCaffrey, who wound up this year’s conference with an analysis of leadership during wartime.

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?

8 lessons restaurateurs learned from horrible bosses

By Alaina Lancaster on Jun. 16, 2017

Check out these teaching moments from operators’ worst managers.

Quaker Steak & Lube announces new vice president of operations and franchise services

By Restaurant Business Staff on Nov. 09, 2017

Bruce Lane has been promoted to the position after starting at the company this past June.

Why an outsider might be best for Chipotle

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 27, 2017

Chain’s problems are difficult, which is why it shouldn’t limit its talent pool.

Applebee's names Joel Yashinsky CMO

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 30, 2018

The former McDonald's executive will take the marketing helm at the casual-dining chain.

Applebee's adds consumer behavior expert to turnaround team

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 28, 2018

A former McDonald's exec has joined the casual-dining chain.

Giggles N’ Hugs eatertainment concept hires a veteran CEO

By Heather Lalley on Apr. 25, 2018

Philip Gay previously served as an executive with California Pizza Kitchen and Wolfgang Puck.

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