Leadership

Individuals influencing the direction of the restaurant industry

Get to know the new restaurant heirs

By Patricia Cobe on May 05, 2016

Some kids born into the family business make a swift exit into another career. Not so for these restaurant progeny. They're expanding their empire.

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John Besh leaves his restaurant group amid scandal

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 23, 2017

The celebrated New Orleans chef and restaurateur was accused in a newspaper article of fostering a culture where sexual harassment was commonplace.

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FSC Franchise Co. hires new chief operating officer

By Restaurant Business Staff on Dec. 06, 2017

Scott SirLouis will be in charge of developing and implementing new processes to aid in the growth of the Beef ‘O’ Brady’s and The Brass Tap concepts.

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Dave George named Darden COO

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 22, 2018

The casual-dining chain operator also named Dan Kiernan president of Olive Garden.

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Chipotle’s marketing chief resigns

By Heather Lalley on Mar. 14, 2018

Mark Crumpacker pleaded guilty to drug charges during his tenure with the embattled fast-casual chain.

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Burger King co-founder Dave Edgerton dies at 90

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 17, 2018

Edgerton was the inventor of the chain charbroiler device.

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Franchisee of the Month: Paul Saber

By Dana Tanyeri on May 01, 2012

Saber, who joined Panera in 2003 after a 17-year run at McDonald’s as a franchisee and senior corporate leader, posed a question that ultimately led to Panera Cares, the company’s groundbreaking pay-what-you-can business model designed to “share the warmth” with those less fortunate.

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