Leadership

Individuals influencing the direction of the restaurant industry

Torchy’s Tacos taps restaurant industry vets for executive roles

By Heather Lalley on May 30, 2018

The fast-casual chain pushes for growth by adding finance and operations officers.

Brad Blum named CEO of Bravo, Brio

By Peter Romeo on May 29, 2018

The two casual Italian brands will be the nucleus for a new company run by the former Olive Garden chief, with financial backing from Brazil-based GP Investments.

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Jimmy John’s makes new hires in the C-suite

By Heather Lalley on May 23, 2018

The sandwich chain has named new development and marketing officers.

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Condoleezza Rice’s 5 warnings to restaurateurs at the 2018 National Restaurant Association Show

By Peter Romeo on May 21, 2018

The former diplomat and security adviser shared her concerns about the dangers posed by a changing international and social situation.

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Simpson: Economy is still top of mind for restaurants—and for Washington

May 21, 2018

Cicely Simpson offers her views on how tax reform and other legislative and regulatory issues have affected the restaurant industry.

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Signature ’18: Unleashing potential

May 20, 2018

The Signature ’18 session at this year’s National Restaurant Association Show both offered encouragement and issued challenges to the industry leaders who were in attendance.

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Research chief Riehle talks about industry, economy

May 19, 2018

Hudson Riehle, the National Restaurant Association’s senior vice president of research and knowledge, will share the latest industry data and analysis at his session, “Key Trends Shaping the Future of Foodservice."

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Darden CEO Gene Lee named IFMA foodservice operator of the year

By Peter Romeo on May 19, 2018

The longtime casual-dining veteran was chosen for the Gold Plate Award from among eight leaders named as the best within their respective market segments.

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