Leadership

Individuals influencing the direction of the restaurant industry

French chef Joel Robuchon dies at 73

By Heather Lalley on Aug. 06, 2018

The chef, who earned more Michelin stars than any other, operated restaurants on several continents.

P.F. Chang’s chief executive Michael Osanloo named Portillo’s CEO

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 06, 2018

He will take over in October for Keith Kinsey, who is retiring.

Ark President Bob Stewart dies at 61

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 31, 2018

The finance veteran had spent 16 years with the multiconcept restaurant operator.

John Schnatter sues Papa John’s

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 26, 2018

The company’s beleaguered founder is seeking documents related to his ouster.

Kelly Baltes named Maggiano’s president

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 25, 2018

The onetime Cheddar’s CEO fills a longstanding vacancy.

Casual-dining force Creed Ford dies at age 65

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 24, 2018

The onetime CEO of Fired Up and COO of Brinker International spent his whole professional life in casual dining, starting at age 24 at the first Chili’s.

They said what?: When restaurant execs go rogue

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 20, 2018

John Schnatter is the latest in a long string of restaurant founders and executives to say something their brands deeply regretted. Here’s a look at some of the better-known instances from the past.

Report describes a ‘bro culture’ at Papa John’s

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 19, 2018

The Forbes report says Schnatter was subject to two confidential settlements over allegations of inappropriate conduct.

17 CEO changes shaking up the restaurant industry this summer

By Sara Rush Wirth on Jul. 17, 2018

The chief executive position is proving to be a volatile one. And the chairman role isn’t stable either.

Scott Shotter named Back Yard Burgers CEO

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 17, 2018

Former Moe’s executive has a growth plan for the burger chain.

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