Leadership

Individuals influencing the direction of the restaurant industry

The halls are abuzz with networking

May 15, 2019

A main driver of attending the Show is the ability to make connections with operators, exhibitors and other industry colleagues. Here’s how Show attendees can maximize networking opportunities.

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Former Famous Dave’s COO takes over top post at The Greene Turtle

By Heather Lalley on May 14, 2019

Geovannie Concepcion becomes president and CEO of the 44-unit sports bar chain.

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KFC U.S. promotes Monica Rothgery to COO

By Jonathan Maze on May 13, 2019

The Yum Brands veteran will oversee strategic operations for the brand’s domestic locations.

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Texas Restaurant Association gets a new chief

By Peter Romeo on May 09, 2019

Richie Jackson is retiring after 34 years as CEO.

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Marco’s Pizza names Jeffery Rager CFO

By Jonathan Maze on May 06, 2019

The industry veteran had worked with KFC, Ignite and Granite City.

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Mooyah appoints a new president and COO

By Heather Lalley on May 03, 2019

Tony Darden replaces Michael Mabry, who left the burger chain to head development at Fuzzy’s Taco Shop.

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Quick-service pioneer and NFL superstar Gino Marchetti dies at 93

By Peter Romeo on May 01, 2019

The longtime Baltimore Colt co-founded and built the Gino’s Hamburgers chain. It was a dominant brand in the Mid-Atlantic until its conversion to Roy Rogers in the 1980s.

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