Top Women in Restaurant Leadership News

Holly Smith from P.F. Chang's.

P.F. Chang’s CMO Holly Smith Wants to Reignite the Brand’s Cultural Relevance

Squeeze In dining room.

How Squeeze In Turned Radical Kindness Into a Brunch Growth Strategy

A Former Red Robin Exec’s Road to the C-Suite at Ford’s Garage

Barbara Sibley.

The Mid-2026 Hospitality Pulse: Insights from Les Dames d’Escoffier International

Aperitivo by Carta.

Why Marcela Jiménez Traded Wall Street for Wine Bars

Kristin Winters.

How a Rock N’ Roll Sushi Franchisee Led a Culture-Driven Turnaround

June Rodil.

How a Master Sommelier’s Mother Made Her Into a Leader

From left to right: Nicole Fairweather, Jacqui Juno, Juli Glennon, Stephanie Cochran, Jonette Graber, Mallory Graber, Rachel Mansell, Reem Fahoum, and Amber Anderson (Not pictured: Lori Kinlaw).

How a Team of Women Leaders are Driving Growth at Heritage Restaurant Brands

How Tony Roma’s is Modernizing a Legacy Franchise for the Next Generation of Operators

Bush brings two decades of experience leading impactful marketing and communications initiatives.

Ford’s Garage Taps Kathleen Bush as Chief Marketing Officer

Fiamma Britt Rescigno and Kinsey Leodler.

Britt Rescigno and Kinsey Leodler Stoke the Flame at Fiamma

When Cai Palmiter said yes to becoming JINYA’s vice president of marketing in October 2022, the upscale ramen concept had 45 locations. Today, there are 60, with 24 more on deck for 2024.

Catching Up With FSR Cover Stars: Cai Palmiter’s Career Clarity

In her new role, Balkissoon will lead Golden Corral’s financial strategy.

Golden Corral Appoints Trona Balkissoon CFO

Tenyse moderated a conversation with an all-start lineup of leaders at WiRL.

6 Lessons from the Women in Restaurant Leadership Panel I Moderated

Delmonico's interior.

The Women Who Launched a Movement by Dining at Delmonico’s

Lori Hutson & husband.

How One Franchisee Rediscovered Her Purpose in Hospitality

Caroline Skinner.

Catching Up With FSR Cover Stars: Caroline Skinner’s Second Act

Melissa Fry, CMO, Twin Peaks Restaurants.

Women Leading the Way in FSR: Insights from Top Restaurant Executives

Erin Levzow notes growth isn’t just about expansion—it’s about alignment between leadership, marketing, and operations.

Erin Levzow’s Playbook for Building Durable Restaurant Brands

Karen Roche Paulon, Remington Hospitality.

Karen Roche Paulon Joins Remington Hospitality to Lead Sales and Marketing

Chef Katie Button’s Cúrate Bar de Tapas Turns 15

In 2011, Chef Katie Button and Félix Meana opened the doors of Cúrate Bar de Tapas, bringing the flavors and hospitality of Spain to Asheville while highlighting seasonal Appalachian ingredients. Fifteen years later, Cúrate has grown from a local favorite into one the country’s most nationally recognized independent restaurants, earning the James Beard Foundation’s Outstanding Hospitality Award in 2022 […]

IHOP pancakes.

The Women Cultivating the Next Generation of Restaurant Leaders at IHOP

Clarissa Neely, Eggs Up Grill franchisee.

How Two Women Found Financial Freedom as Eggs Up Grill Franchisees

Mary-Catherine Moore's appointment to Executive Director of Food & Beverage and Managing Partner at Shinola Hotel.

Mary-Catherine Moore Elevated to Executive Director of F&B, Managing Partner at Shinola Hotel

Marbre NYC demonstrates how a focused product, thoughtful design, and intentional partnerships can turn a small concept into a scalable business.

How Marbré Leveraged Strategic Brand Partnerships to Scale a Niche Bakery

Toni Ronayne.

Industry Leader Toni Ronayne Launches The C Society to Empower Fractional Leadership

ezCater Names Shaila Parikh COO

Suzie Tsai - Bonchon.

Inside Suzie Tsai’s Vision for Scaling Korean Flavor at Bonchon

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