Leadership

Individuals influencing the direction of the restaurant industry

Meet the least-known successful exec in restaurants

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 16, 2017

Boyd Hoback oversees two successful chains, including a rare exception to the downturn in casual dining. So who is he?

Ron Shaich’s theory on CEOs

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 12, 2018

After serving one company for 36 years, the former Panera Bread chief has some definite ideas about what a chain leader should be.

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Cheryl Bachelder for president—er, CEO

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 15, 2018

The executive who worked magic at Popeyes would be the ideal chief for a brand just starting its searching for a leader: Taco Bell.

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On the Border names new CEO

By Heather Lalley on Apr. 04, 2018

The chain has tapped former The Habit executive Matt Hood for the top post.

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Q&A with Nando’s Robbie Brozin

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 05, 2011

MonkeyDish grabbed Robbie Brozin after his keynote presentation at the Restaurant Leadership Conference to learn more about the transformation of Nando’s Peri Peri, a grilled chicken concept, into one of the world’s largest fast-casual chains. Here’s what the South African had to say about the brand he founded and now serves as CEO.

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Shattering the gastro ceiling

By Patricia Cobe on Mar. 13, 2014

Rohini Dey, owner of the Vermillion restaurants in Chicago and New York City, never thought her girlhood passion to save the world would land her in upscale dining. Now that she’s here, Dey is shocked that there are so few women leading the industry.

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Pop-up puts service to the test

By Sara Rush Wirth on Jul. 16, 2015

Michael Mina has built an empire operating higher-end restaurants. But the next concept on tap for him is a bit different than the rest-it isn't a restaurant.

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