Leadership

Individuals influencing the direction of the restaurant industry

New management takes over Famous Dave’s

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 14, 2017

The chain has its third CEO in about 13 months.

Doyle to leave Domino’s in June

Jan. 09, 2018

The CEO helped turn the pizza chain into a digital juggernaut.

Restaurant Business names Panera Bread’s Ron Shaich 2018 Restaurant Leader of the Year

By Restaurant Business Staff on Feb. 14, 2018

The industry innovator and icon will be honored at the upcoming Restaurant Leadership Conference.

Buffalo Wild Wings' new parent names chief of R Taco, slates layoffs

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 02, 2018

Inspire Brands continues to lay its infrastructure with the recruitment of former Qdoba President Tim Casey.

5 new phrases restaurateurs should learn fast

By Restaurant Business Staff on May 23, 2017

Technology and young people are changing the way the restaurant industry is talking about customers, concepts and more. Here's the latest lingo that savvy foodservice folks need to add to their vocabulary—stat.

Brain jam takes main stage at chain restaurants’ Woodstock

By Restaurant Business Staff on Feb. 19, 2014

CEOs from Dunkin’ Brands, Brinker International, the National Restaurant Association and Outback parent Bloomin’ Brands, and their riffs will be different perspectives on the macro issues confronting all chain executives at RLC's general session—The Leadership Watch Power Panel.

Pop-up puts service to the test

By Sara Rush Wirth on Jul. 16, 2015

Michael Mina has built an empire operating higher-end restaurants. But the next concept on tap for him is a bit different than the rest-it isn't a restaurant.

Leadership changes at Lettuce Entertain You

By Peter Romeo on Sep. 20, 2017

The transition to the second generation of Melmans took a big step forward.

Meet the least-known successful exec in restaurants

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 16, 2017

Boyd Hoback oversees two successful chains, including a rare exception to the downturn in casual dining. So who is he?

Ron Shaich’s theory on CEOs

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 12, 2018

After serving one company for 36 years, the former Panera Bread chief has some definite ideas about what a chain leader should be.

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