Leadership

Individuals influencing the direction of the restaurant industry

Leadership

Franchisee of the Month: Chris Partyka

Chris Partyka bought into the Pizza Patron franchise system seven years ago with three units in San Antonio, intent on developing that market.

Leadership

Courage after catastrophe: Kelly & Giffords’ story

Challenge has been a constant in the lives of Mark Kelly and Gabby Giffords. In a keynote address at RLC 2015, the astronaut and former Congresswoman will share how they find the resolve to lead extraordinary lives, even after tragedy struck in the form of a mad shooter’s bullet.

Here’s a review of the executive changes in 2015 that hold the most profound implications for the business in the years beyond.

Maxwell Piet shifts to the deli chain from another New York -style operation.

Maze joins the brand as it strengthens its coverage of top restaurant chains.

The new leader has previous experience in domestic and international expansion.

Chairman Howard Schultz says, “There would be no Starbucks of today” without Smith.

The chain’s chief operating officer gets a promotion, among a number of new executive appointments.

Herman Cain still has a chance of becoming the Republican Party's candidate in the 2012 presidential race, the campaign dropout argued in a speech opening the Restaurant Leadership Conference.

The winners of the 2014 Leaders in Foodservice Awards received plaques and applause in Grapevine, Texas, on Wednesday, the last day of FARE.

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