Matthew Liedke
Senior Writer, Franchise Times Matthew has more than a decade of experience in journalism, and has extensively covered business, economic development and franchising in his career. At Franchise Times he helms the Legal Eagles coverage in the April issue, and writes...Lawrence Brown, Rita’s Italian Ice
Chief Development Officer, Rita’s Italian Ice MBA graduate with extensive franchising, business development, financial analysis, real estate development and hands on operational experience Specialties: Franchising, Business Development, Finance, Real Estate...Steve Smyth
Director of Restaurant Technology, Taco John’s With over 20 years at Taco John’s, I’ve had the opportunity to gain experience across multiple departments. I began in Operations, where I oversaw the Company Restaurant division, before moving into the...Brian Buck, National Coney Island
Director of IT, National Coney Island For Brian Buck, the best business solutions are equal parts logic and technology magic. After building his career in public accounting and later in software implementation and training, he moved into the restaurant industry and...Matt Rubin, Chief Digital Officer, Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen
Chief Digital Officer, Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen Matt is the chief digital officer at Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, leading digital sales and restaurant technology to accelerate growth and guest engagement. With nearly a decade of global leadership experience at Burger...
Outstanding Operators
Food On Demand Outstanding Operators features restaurant brands with innovative operations that are taking creative paths to success with delivery and all things off-premises.