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Leadership

Individuals influencing the direction of the restaurant industry

Leadership

Charlie Sarkis, Boston's pioneering multiconcept operator, dies at 78

 By Peter Romeo on Mar. 14, 2018

His Back Bay Restaurant Group was an early example of the MCOs that are now found throughout the nation.

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Veggie Grill adds two executives to ranks, focuses on expansion

 By Heather Lalley on Apr. 16, 2018

The vegan fast casual hires industry vets to oversee real estate and culinary innovation as the brand looks to double its units.

Leadership

For PepsiCo CEO Indra Nooyi, Adaptability is Key to Business Success

By Patricia Cobe on Mar. 28, 2012

Indra Nooyi came aboard PepsiCo in 1994 to steer the foodservice division, visiting front- and back-of-the house operations across America.

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Get to know life services expert Laurie beth Jensen

By Kelly Killian on Jul. 15, 2014

With one foot in HR and the other in marketing, Jensen has the express job of making employees feel good about their positions at Zoës Kitchen, the Plano, Texas-based Mediterranean fast casual with more than 110 units

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Major-chain execs make an entrepreneurial shift

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 07, 2016

Executives of some big-time brands have jumped ship to steer operations at the smaller guys. Here’s a look at why.

Leadership

GRLC opens with recognition of global market's best

By Restaurant Business Staff on Oct. 27, 2017

Alshaya was among the recipients of the 2017 Global Restaurant Leadership Awards of Distinction.

Leadership

Church’s Chicken makes additions to leadership team

By Restaurant Business Staff on Dec. 11, 2017

Three hires have been made tied to business development.

Leadership

From the RB editor: Seeking inspiration in outside places

By Sara Rush Wirth on Jan. 23, 2018

Operators mitigate the risk of stale, inbred ideas by refusing to stay insular.

Leadership

Calif. restaurant pioneer Jack Williams dies

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 19, 2018

Leadership

Joint employer alarm sounded at RLC

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 18, 2018

Dire warnings led off a session focused on government issues relevant to restaurant franchisees and franchisors.

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