Sam Sheth
Franchises play a large role in the restaurant industry by providing growth for the industry as well as franchisors. Before opening a franchise, a franchisee considers many factors such as[…]
Executives
Patrick Benson
Patrick Benson Chief Information Officer Ovation® Brands Throughout Patrick Benson’s career, he has built a reputation for delivering innovative IT solutions. Benson currently serves as the Chief Information Officer for Ovation® Brands,[…]
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Keith Kravcik
KEITH KRAVCIK CFO Buffets, Inc. Kravcik began his career at Ernst & Young, where he spent 11 years working his way up within the audit practice. He studied at DePaul[…]
Shelley Collins
SHELLEY COLLINS, PHR Vice President, Field Human Resources Buffets, Inc. Shelley Collins is vice president of Field Human Resources for Buffets, Inc., the nation’s largest steak-buffet restaurant company. In this[…]
Sara Bittorf
SARA BITTORF Chief Brand Officer Boston Market Sara Rosenberg Bittorf is Chief Brand Officer of Boston Market, specializing in bringing the voice of the consumer to brand strategy, advertising and[…]
Greg Graber
GREG GRABER Chief Operating Officer Buffets, Inc. Greg Graber has dedicated nearly three decades to the restaurant industry. He is currently Chief Operating Officer for Buffets, Inc., a position he has[…]
Jason Abelkop
JASON ABELKOP Chief Marketing Officer Buffets, Inc. Jason Abelkop is a seasoned marketing executive with more than 20 years of experience in marketing, public relations and promotions within the restaurant[…]
Mark Mechanic
Mark Mechanic Chief Operating Officer IGT Media Holdings, Inc./Primecard For over 25 years, Mark Mechanic has dedicated his career to help grow and sustain the IGT Media Holdings, Inc. family[…]
Ric Roth
Ric Roth President & CEO IGT Media Holdings, Inc./Primecard Richard (Ric) Roth is the President and CEO of IGT Media Holdings, Inc. and Primecard. As the head of IGT, an[…]
Anthony Wedo
ANTHONY WEDO CEO Buffets, Inc. Anthony Wedo is a highly successful leader and executive in the restaurant industry. With more than 25 years of hospitality experience, his unique background has[…]