Leadership

Individuals influencing the direction of the restaurant industry

Leadership

Chef Floyd Cardoz dies after contracting the coronavirus

Cardoz, 59, was a noted figure in New York City’s restaurant scene for decades.

Leadership

Granite City’s new owner plans to bring back the founder

The plan was revealed after BBQ Holdings, also the parent of Famous Dave’s, completed its $7.5 million acquisition of the brand.

The former Carrabba’s Italian Grill president will focus on digital, analytics and insights.

The onetime head of Lespinasse and Cafe Gray in New York City was a celebrity chef before the term was in vogue. He was in his mid-60s.

The industry veteran will be charged with growing the barbecue concept.

The former Sonic marketing executive has held several leadership positions with Applebee’s and Kraft.

Along with fellow Silver Plate winner Brandon Chrostowski, a fine-dining chef-turned-educator and trainer, the three are finalists for one of foodservice’s top honors, the Gold Plate Award.

The 58-year-old brand intends to enter the fast-casual market later this year.

The former Procter & Gamble executive will oversee advertising, digital innovation, menu development and brand experience.

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