Leadership

Individuals influencing the direction of the restaurant industry

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J. Alexander’s names Jason Parks CIO

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 22, 2018

Longtime company executive promoted to the c-suite.

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Chipotle names Marissa Andrada chief human resources officer

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 20, 2018

The former Kate Spade executive is the latest addition to the chain’s executive ranks.

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Cashing in on bargaining chips

By David Farkas on Feb. 07, 2017

Elie Khoury knows what his company brings to the negotiating table. CEO Khoury himself is a former chain executive with a history of growing brands.

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Of scaling mountains and running a business

By Steve Holtz on May 30, 2013

Ever feel that running a restaurant is like climbing Mount Everest? Alison Levine says it is, and she would know. She’s an accomplished businesswoman as well as one of the few people who’s climbed the highest peaks on all seven continents. Then there are her treks across the North and South Poles.

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A one-on-one with Wendy's CEO Emil Brolick

By Patricia Cobe on Mar. 26, 2015

Wendy's CEO Emil Brolick shared many insights on leadership, growth, making mistakes, leaving a legacy, and more at the Restaurant Leadership Conference on Wednesday.

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