Leadership

Individuals influencing the direction of the restaurant industry

Leadership

4 questions for Mike Kulp

it’s a homespun idea older than Mike Kulp himself that enabled his KBP Foods to morph into an enterprise rivaling many brand owners in size and financial might.

Leadership

Jim Hyatt named CEO of California Pizza Kitchen

The former Ruby Tuesday executive will take over for the retired G.J. Hart.

The CIA called him the Chef of the Century. His influence may have been to show that fashion and classic culinary techniques were not incompatible.

The casual-dining chain operator also named Dan Kiernan president of Olive Garden.

Restaurant Brands International also named Matt Dunnigan CFO.

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

The top three officers were drawn from the independent community.

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

Marcus Tom is named COO as the company overhauls management following the Qdoba sale.

The former California Pizza Kitchen CEO will take over the Austin,Texas-based growth concept.

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