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Leadership

Individuals influencing the direction of the restaurant industry

Leadership

Going out on top

 By Sara Rush Wirth on Sep. 08, 2014

Owner Doug Sohn is hanging up his apron (actually, it’s a t-shirt) this October after 14 years behind the counter.

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.

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Habit Burger’s chief marketing officer steps down

By Heather Lalley on Mar. 16, 2018

Matt Hood is leaving for another job, marking the second high-profile CMO resignation this week.

Leadership

Panera founder Ron Shaich talks leadership, future of restaurant industry

By Heather Lalley on Apr. 17, 2018

While being honored as Restaurant Leader of the Year, Shaich urged restaurateurs to fight short-sighted thinking and stay laser-focused on what their customers are seeking.

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