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La Madeleine names Phil Costner to new president positionLa Madeleine names Phil Costner to new president position

Costner will retain his duties as chief operating officer

Ron Ruggless, Senior Editor

September 12, 2011

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Editor's note: This story has been updated to reflect Costner's tenure at La Madeleine.

La Madeleine Country French Café promoted Phil Costner, chief operating officer of the 60-unit casual-dining chain, to the added position of president on Monday. He has been with the company since 2007.

Dallas-based La Madeleine said Costner will be responsible for the strategic direction and operations of the bakery-café chain in his new role, while continuing to oversee the menu, marketing and purchasing.

The president position is new at La Madeleine.

Prior to joining La Madeleine, Costner served as vice president of food and beverage for Carlson Restaurants and its T.G.I. Friday’s brand, and in numerous positions at Universal Studios Hollywood and LSG Sky Chefs.

La Madeleine has units in Georgia, Louisiana and Texas, as well as the District of Columbia area.

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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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