The Big News
Togo's goes: Dunkin' Brands sells sandwich chain to private-equity firm
CANTON , Mass. Dunkin' Brands Inc. said it sold its Togo's Eateries sandwich-and-salad franchise brand to the San Francisco private-equity firm Mainsail Partners on Friday.
FYI Candidates
Interview No-No's You Need to Avoid
It's often easier to operate when working off a list of the things not "to-do" when compared with a list of things "to-do" during an interview. To that end, below is a list of interview no-no's that you should know:
Women's Corner
FOOD in the Office, On the Road, In a Plane
~How to eat healthy when you work and travel
High performance restaurant and foodservice executives are consistently challenged with eating healthy while in their office or on the road.
Executive Movements
COLUMBUS, Ohio - BOB EVANS FARMS INC. on Tuesday named TIM PULIDO president of its 118-unit MIMI´S CAFE casual-dining chain, effective Dec. 3
LOS ALTOS, Calif. — BRUCE MACDIARMID has been named president and chief operating officer of the BLACK ANGUS STEAKHOUSE chain, officials said Tuesday. MacDiarmid, who has been the chain´s chief operating officer for two years, succeeds RALPH ROBERTS, who is retiring after more than 20 years as president.
OAK BROOK, Ill. — MCDONALD´S CORP. has named marketing vice president NEIL GOLDEN to succeed WILLIAM LAMAR JR. as chief marketing officer when he retires at the end of next year´s first quarter, capping a career at the burger chain that lasted more than 20 years.
Financial Overview
Darden to sell Smokey Bones for $80M
BOCA RATON , Fla. Sun Capital Partners Inc. is adding a barbecue concept to its burgeoning restaurant portfolio by paying $80 million for the remains of Darden Restaurants Inc.'s Smokey Bones Barbeque & Grill chain.
It's official: Applebee's is now part of IHOP
GLENDALE , Calif. IHOP Corp. said Thursday that it has completed its acquisition of Applebee's International Inc. for $25.50 per share in cash, or about $1.9 billion.Contact a Dick Wray Consultant »Manage Your Subscription »Invite a Colleague to Subscribe »
Viewpoint
From Our Gang to Yours...
Driven, results-oriented, motivated and passionate are just a few of the words we often use to describe the players in our industry. As the holiday season approaches slow it down a bit, put down the Blackberry and direct some of that passion to your family and friends. The pile of work will still be waiting for you when you pick up again – I promise!
From all of us at DW Search to all of you, warm wishes for wonderful holiday and a New Year filled with all of life’s best. May all your dreams come true!
All the best,
This Month's Hot Opportunities
- Vice President of Operations ,Southeast
- Privately held 50 + unit casual dining growth chain looking for a dynamic VP Operations/leader to operate and grow the brand through strategic consolidation and franchising.
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- Vice President of Operations , Arizona
- The Vice President of Operations will have responsibility for the P&L and operational success of the $60 million resort and marina.
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- Director Marketing, West Palm Beach
- This position is accountable for the development of the Brand's strategic and tactical marketing and advertising direction.
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- Director of Training, Southeast
- The Director of Training is responsible for the design, preparation, delivery and needs assessment of restaurant management training and development programs for the Company and its Brands.
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- Senior Director Marketing, Dallas
- This position is accountable for the development of the company's strategic and tactical marketing and advertising direction.
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- Chief Financial Officer, Central NJ
- This is a privately owned, growing, hotel company currently with nine hotels and seeking to develop additional properties. The hotels are located in highly desirable areas throughout New Jersey and the owners continually seek to upgrade their facilities. Properties have owner operated restaurants and several have conference centers.
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