Leadership

Individuals influencing the direction of the restaurant industry

Leadership

Red Mango owner Brix names Craig Erlich CEO

He's given credit for expanding product offerings and focusing on remodels.

Leadership

Nik Rupp named Papa Murphy’s CFO

The former bicycle company executive will replace Mark Hutchens, who had been named COO.

Industry veteran to “strengthen digital and social platforms.”

Restaurant operators gathered in Phoenix to share lessons, best practices and more with their peers. If you didn't make it to this year's Restaurant Leadership Conference, here's a few learnings you might have missed.

When Donaberger first started at Saladworks, the Conshohocken, Pa.-based chain had 10,000 Facebook fans and 1,000 Twitter followers. In the span of just over a year, he has more than doubled its Facebook fans to 26,000 and quadrupled Twitter followers to more than 4,000.

Today’s scheduled speakers include Dr. Ben Carson; former U.S. Rep. Gabby Giffords and her husband, astronaut Mark Kelly; and professional golfer Cheyenne Woods.

One-liners concerning wimps, going naked and princess crowns give RLC attendees insight into the minds of some of the top industry leaders.

The chain has promoted its vice president of operations.

The promotion will enable Kruguer to integrate the chain’s U.S. and international operations.

The company also promoted Corey Horsch to CFO and elected a new director.

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