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Leadership

Individuals influencing the direction of the restaurant industry

Leadership

The most successful restaurant exec you've never heard of

 By Peter Romeo on Nov. 15, 2017

The spotlight has missed Boyd Hoback, CEO and president of Good Times Restaurants.

Leadership

Blaze Pizza adds several new executives

 By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 10, 2018

Mandy Shaw, former finance executive with Outback owner Bloomin’ Brands, is named CFO.

Leadership

Why Brian Niccol shouldn't turn Chipotle into a QSR

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 14, 2018

Or at least not too much. The industry needs a sometimes-annoying contrarian to keep it fresh and innovative. Let it remain the anti-fast-food brand.

Leadership

Taziki’s Mediterranean Cafe names new CEO

By Heather Lalley on Apr. 03, 2018

The fast casual looks to jump-start its growth with updated leadership.

Leadership

Q&A with Nando’s Robbie Brozin

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 05, 2011

MonkeyDish grabbed Robbie Brozin after his keynote presentation at the Restaurant Leadership Conference to learn more about the transformation of Nando’s Peri Peri, a grilled chicken concept, into one of the world’s largest fast-casual chains. Here’s what the South African had to say about the brand he founded and now serves as CEO.

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Shattering the gastro ceiling

By Patricia Cobe on Mar. 13, 2014

Rohini Dey, owner of the Vermillion restaurants in Chicago and New York City, never thought her girlhood passion to save the world would land her in upscale dining. Now that she’s here, Dey is shocked that there are so few women leading the industry.

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Pop-up puts service to the test

By Sara Rush Wirth on Jul. 16, 2015

Michael Mina has built an empire operating higher-end restaurants. But the next concept on tap for him is a bit different than the rest-it isn't a restaurant.

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Apple Store co-creator to lead Tender Greens' expansion

By Peter Romeo on Sep. 21, 2017

New President Denyelle Bruno joins the 24-unit chain after serving at the Drybar hairstyling specialist.

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This week’s 4 head-spinning moments: Points of pride

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 23, 2017

Sometimes good news can be just as arresting as the bad. Here are a few standout instances, brought to you as a special Thanksgiving edition.

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Panera’s Ron Shaich plots his next transformation

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 12, 2018

The longtime industry veteran is not done with restaurants yet, including a number of small upstart chains.

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