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Leadership

Individuals influencing the direction of the restaurant industry

Leadership

Kona Grill names Marcus Jundt and Steve Schussler co-CEOS

Jundt, a Kona Grill founder, and Schussler, who founded Rainforest Cafe, take over the top post from Jim Kuhn.

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Chanticleer Holdings names former Karl Strauss exec as president

Fred Glick becomes president of the company behind Little Big Burger, American Burger Co. and others.

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Cliff Hudson to retire as Sonic CEO

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 07, 2018

Claudia San Pedro will lead the company after it is sold to Inspire Brands.

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Former Darden exec named president of Bravo, Brio

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 07, 2018

Dave Pickens, a former president of Olive Garden, will also serve as COO.

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World’s top restaurant companies honored with Winsight’s 2018 GRLC Distinction Awards

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 02, 2018

The awards recognize the globe’s best in partnership, growth, innovation and giving back.

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Houlihan’s parent expands its exec team

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 24, 2018

The casual-dining operator has hired a new CMO, CFO and ops specialist.

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Luby’s names a new COO

By Heather Lalley on Oct. 24, 2018

Benjamin “Todd” Coutee, a longtime exec with the brand, gets promoted.

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The challenges of stepping up in the family business

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 23, 2018

Tim Doherty was named the president and COO in May of the restaurant company his father started and built into one of the industry’s largest franchise operations. Like a lot of second-generation leaders of a family business, he found the job has its own set of challenges and joys.

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Pressure builds for a shakeup of Outback Steakhouse’s parent

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 23, 2018

An activist investor wants a selloff of Carrabba’s, Bonefish and Fleming’s.

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Toni Bianco becomes COO of Cicis

By Heather Lalley on Oct. 19, 2018

Bianco previously served as president and COO of Fatburger.