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Del Frisco’s names new Grille presidentDel Frisco’s names new Grille president

Brandon Coleman III promoted from CMO position

Ron Ruggless, Senior Editor

September 5, 2017

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Del Frisco's Restaurant Group Inc. has named Brandon Coleman III president of its Grille brand, succeeding Sarah McAloon, the company said Friday.

McAloon “is no longer affiliated with the company,” Southlake, Texas-based Del Frisco’s said in a statement. 

BrandonColeman.gifColeman was promoted from chief marketing officer, a position he had held since late December.

“Brandon has significant industry experience and knowledge, and has already proven himself as a dynamic and forward-thinking leader who can positively impact our company,” said Norman Abdallah, Del Frisco’s Restaurant Group CEO, in a statement.

“He was instrumental in spearheading the consumer research project we completed earlier this year at Del Frisco’s Grille,” Abdallah said, “and is ideally suited to lead the brand in implementing the strategic actions that leverage these findings.”

The company said the CMO position would not be filled.

“Due to this realignment of resources, the chief marketing officer role has been eliminated, as all marketing activities for each concept will now be led by the company's three brand presidents,” Del Frisco’s said. 

For the second quarter ended June 3, Del Frisco’s net income fell to $2.1 million, or 9 cents per share, from $4.4 million, or 19 cents per share, the previous year. Second-quarter revenue rose 3 percent, to $82.3 million, compared with $79.9 million the previous year.

Del Frisco's Restaurant Group has 53 restaurants across 23 states and Washington, D.C., under the Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steak House, Sullivan's Steakhouse and Del Frisco's Grille brands.  

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About the Author

Ron Ruggless

Senior Editor, Nation’s Restaurant News / Restaurant Hospitality

Ron Ruggless serves as a senior editor for Informa Connect’s Nation’s Restaurant News (NRN.com) and Restaurant Hospitality (Restaurant-Hospitality.com) online and print platforms. He joined NRN in 1992 after working 10 years in various roles at the Dallas Times Herald newspaper, including restaurant critic, assistant business editor, food editor and lifestyle editor. He also edited several printings of the Zagat Dining Guide for Dallas-Fort Worth, and his articles and photographs have appeared in Food & Wine, Food Network and Self magazines. 

Ron Ruggless’ areas of expertise include foodservice mergers, acquisitions, operations, supply chain, research and development and marketing. 

Ron Ruggless is a frequent moderator and panelist at industry events ranging from the Multi-Unit Foodservice Operators (MUFSO) conference to RestaurantSpaces, the Council of Hospitality and Restaurant Trainers, the National Restaurant Association’s Marketing Executives Group, local restaurant associations and the Horeca Professional Expo in Madrid, Spain.

Ron Ruggless’ experience:

Regional and Senior Editor, Informa Connect’s Nation’s Restaurant News and Restaurant Hospitality (1992 to present)

Features Editor – Dallas Times Herald (1989-1991)

Restaurant Critic and Food Editor – Dallas Times Herald (1987-1988)

Editing Roles – Dallas Times Herald (1982-1987)

Editing Roles – Charlotte (N.C.) Observer (1980-1982)

Editing Roles – Omaha (Neb.) World-Herald (1978-1980)

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