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Leadership

Individuals influencing the direction of the restaurant industry

Leadership

The builder: Steve Silverstein

 By Peter Romeo on Jan. 22, 2015

No one has ever quit, claims this casual chain—and that includes Not Your Average Joe's tenacious founder Steve Silverstein.

Leadership

Aziz Hashim: The empowerer

 By Peter Romeo on Dec. 15, 2016

As much as Aziz Hashim loves franchising, the one-time electrical engineer has never warmed to the risk factor, starting with the lone KFC he opened in his 20s.

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6 stunners from Chick-fil-A’s CEO

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 31, 2017

Dan Cathy provided a number of surprises during a keynote presentation at the Global Restaurant Leadership Conference. Here's a sampling.

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Will Bill Ackman's presence hurt Chipotle's CEO search?

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 25, 2018

Some CEOs are turned off by activist investors and their short-term focus, says RB's The Bottom Line.

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Chipotle names Chris Brandt CMO

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 20, 2018

The former Bloomin’ Brands and Taco Bell executive will join Brian Niccol at the burrito chain.

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Roy Rogers names former Dunkin' Brands exec to senior team

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 19, 2018

Jeremy Biser moves to the EVP role from Dunkin' Brands.

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Franchisee of the Month: Lloyd Sugarman

By Dana Tanyeri on Aug. 31, 2012

If there is a "Mr. Johnny Rockets" within the Johnny Rockets' system, it's got to be Lloyd Sugarman.

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Get to know: Steve Easterbrook

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 16, 2015

When Steve Easterbrook assumed the top post at McDonald’s Corp. on March 1, he brought to the job considerable experience in turnarounds and international market dynamics—two areas where his predecessor, Don Thompson, was spotty at best, critics say.

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Denny Post's read on the market

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 14, 2017

Denny Post, CEO of the Red Robin full-service burger chain, assumed the post in August after discussing the brand’s mission with members of the company’s board.

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Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza taps P.F. Chang’s exec as new CEO

By Restaurant Business Staff on Nov. 01, 2017

Wayne Jones has joined the casual-dining Italian brand.

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