The Power List 2019: The 50 most influential people in foodservice

Frances Allen

Boston Market

CEO, Boston Market Corp.

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Zipporah Allen

Pizza Hut

Chief marketing officer, Pizza Hut

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Lauren Bailey

Upward Projects

CEO and co-founder, Upward Projects

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Rosalind ‘Roz’ Brewer

COO and group president, Starbucks Corp.

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Denyelle Bruno

Tender Greens

President and CEO, Tender Greens

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Maneet Chauhan

Stewart Cohen Pictures

Founding partner, Morph Hospitality Group

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Peggy Cherng

Panda Restaurant Group

Co-founder, co-chair and co-CEO, Panda Restaurant Group Inc.

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Esther Choi

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Chef/owner, Mokbar

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Sandra Cochran

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store

President and CEO, Cracker Barrel Old Country Store

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Amanda Cohen

Georgi Richardson at Maggie Marguerite

Chef/owner, Dirt Candy

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Kat Cole

Ron Ruggless

COO and president, North America, Focus Brands

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Nina Compton

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Chef/owner, Compère Lapin

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Dominique Crenn

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Chef and owner, Atelier Crenn

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Valerie Daniels-Carter

V&J Holdings

President and CEO, V&J Holdings Inc.

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Diana Dávila

Amanda Iqbal Photography

Chef/owner, Mi Tocaya Antojeria

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Laura Rea Dickey

Stripes Group

CEO, Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants Inc.

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Alice Elliot

The Elliot Group

Founder and CEO, The Elliot Group

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Kelly Fields

Gabrielle Geiselman

Chef/partner, Willa Jean; founder, Yes Ma’am Foundation

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Kimberly Grant

ThinkFoodGroup

CEO, ThinkFoodGroup

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Cheryl Henry

Ruth’s Hospitality Group

President and CEO, Ruth’s Hospitality Group

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Hattie Hill

Women’s Foodservice Forum

President and CEO, Women’s Foodservice Forum

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Lisa Ingram

White Castle

CEO, White Castle

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Saru Jayaraman

President and co-founder, Restaurant Opportunities Center United

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Karen Kenworhty

Stripes Group

Partner, Stripes Group

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Silvia Lagnado

McDonald’s Corp.

EVP and global chief marketing officer, McDonald’s Corp.

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Brenda J. Lauderback

Select Comfort/BW

Board chair, Denny’s Corp.

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Kristen Lee-Charlson

Joy Asico

Executive director, Women Chefs & Restaurateurs

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Kim Malek

Brian Doben

Co-founder, Salt & Straw

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Roz Mallet

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President and CEO, PhaseNext Hospitality

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Ti Adelaide Martin & Lally Brennan

Commander’s Palace

Co-proprietors, Commander’s Palace

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Michaela Mendelsohn

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CEO, Pollo West Corp.

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Erin Moran

Union Square Hospitality Group

Chief culture officer, Union Square Hospitality Group LLC

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Darla Morse

Inspire Brands Inc.

Chief information officer, Inspire Brands Inc.

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Heather Neary

Auntie Anne's

President, Auntie Anne’s

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Jen Pelka

Kassie Borreson

Owner, The Riddler

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Stacy Peterson

Jason Kindig

Chief experience officer, Wingstop

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Denny Marie Post

Steph Grant

President and CEO, Red Robin Gourmet Burgers Inc.

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Abigail Pringle

Wendy's

Chief global development officer and international, Wendy's

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Clare Reichenbach

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CEO, James Beard Foundation

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Jan Risi

Subway

President and CEO, Subway Independent Purchasing Cooperative

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Claudia San Pedro

Sonic Drive-In

President, Sonic Corp.

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Jennifer Schuler

Wetzel's Pretzels

CEO, Wetzel's Pretzels

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Beth Scott

Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar

President, Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar

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Salli Setta

Red Lobster

President and chief concept officer, Red Lobster

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Nancy Silverton

Chef/co-owner, Pizzeria Mozza; culinary partner, Triple Beam

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Elizabeth ‘Liz’ Smith

Bloomin’ Brands

CEO, Bloomin’ Brands

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Lynsi Snyder

In-N-Out Burger

President and owner, In-N-Out Burger

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Ally Svenson

Mod Pizza

Co-founder, MOD Pizza

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Dawn Sweeney

National Restaurant Association

President and CEO, National Restaurant Association

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Marisa Thalberg

Yum Brands Inc.

Global chief brand officer, Taco Bell

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