Continue to Site >>>

Leadership

Individuals influencing the direction of the restaurant industry

Leadership

Golden Krust founder commits suicide

 By Restaurant Business Staff on Dec. 04, 2017

The 57-year-old entrepreneur was reportedly worried about overdue tax payments and an overtime pay lawsuit.

Leadership

Jim Hyatt named CEO of California Pizza Kitchen

 By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 22, 2018

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

Leadership

Roark acts quickly to right Buffalo Wild Wings

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 13, 2018

One of the wings chain's largest franchisees says the repair work is already starting, and it's delighted with what's happening.

Leadership

Restaurant Leadership Conference kicks off

By Restaurant Business Staff on Apr. 13, 2018

Get an inside look at the insights shared via Restaurant Business.

Leadership

Rensi rants and remarks

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 30, 2012

He took the stage like a victorious general and made it clear from the get-go that this would be no ordinary presentation. “I don’t do speeches anymore,” former McDonald’s USA CEO Ed Rensi barked to a packed ballroom at the Restaurant Leadership Conference. “I rant.”

Leadership

Get to know Karim Webb

By Kelly Killian on Aug. 12, 2014

Founder of PCF Management, a Buffalo Wild Wings franchisee, Karim Webb's passion is contagious. Now Chipotle and other concepts are entering the neighborhood.

Leadership

Dick Portillo: The contrarian

By Sara Rush Wirth on May 17, 2016

Average annual sales at Portillo’s, which began as a hot dog stand in a suburban Chicago parking lot, today sit at about $8.5 million per store at newer units.

Leadership

Pei Wei announces new chief financial officer

By Restaurant Business Staff on Oct. 25, 2017

Jim Lebs is the latest addition to the fast casual’s executive team.

Leadership

Mario Batali steps down amid sexual harassment allegations

By Peter Romeo on Dec. 11, 2017

The celebrity chef acknowledges that he has acted inappropriately.

Leadership

Burger King owner names Josh Kobza chief technology officer

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 22, 2018

Restaurant Brands International also named Matt Dunnigan CFO.

  • Page 162