article thumbnail

MRM People & Places: Azteca Foods Celebrates 50 Years and State Dish Showdown

Modern Restaurant Management

She joined Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits in Arizona in 2000 and went on to serve as Vice President & General Manager for the state’s Fine Wine Division. Pera, who will turn 80 this year, has served as President and CEO since 2009 after having served as CFO and COO since 2003 and a director since 2000.

article thumbnail

MRM Franchise Feed: flip’d and the Juicey Awards

Modern Restaurant Management

In this new role, he will be responsible for leading Bojangles’ real estate, construction and design teams and implementing the company’s strategic plans to build its real estate portfolio for future growth. Chandler will begin on June 7. and was with the fast-food chain for nearly 20 years.

Marketing 189
article thumbnail

New & Notable: TEAM Schostak Celebrates 40, AI in Food Service and Beachy Tech

Modern Restaurant Management

Bill directs all operational and strategic planning and execution for the Applebee’s, Del Taco, MOD Pizza, Wendy’s and Olga’s Kitchen brands. Barb joined TEAM Schostak in 2000 as District Manager for Burger King. Module 3: Communication. Angott: President and Chief Executive Officer | 25 years.

L&D 173