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Jim Cheatham

Mr. Jim Cheatham

Chairman and Founder, LionShare Group

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Member of the Leisure & Lodging Council

Council Member Biography

Jim Cheatham is the Chief Executive Officer of The LionShare Group, a company specializing in advisory service to emerging companies. Mr. Cheatham has more than 40 years of experience in the hospitality industry including senior management, marketing, franchising, operations, manufacturing and food processing. Previously, he has served at various positions including Marketing Director, Holiday Inns; Vice President Marketing, Industrial Industries, food equipment manufacturing, President, one of the first and largest Wendys franchise chains. He is also an Advisory Board Member, Entrepreneur and Family Business School of Business at University of Tampa and Board of Directors, Hillsborough Community College, Tampa Fl. (This is me - Update Profile)


Employment History

1998 - Unspecified
Chairman and Founder, LionShare Group
1997 - 1998
President and Owner, Ragin' Ribs Inc

GLG NewsSM Analyses by Jim Cheatham(?)

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Spicy Pickle Without the Spice!

October 16, 2007

Spicy Pickle(R) Serves Up Its Initial Public Offering | money.cnn.com

The basics are here; but the challenge of establishing their difference will be major. 

Wend's Grill is Getting Hot!

September 19, 2007

Wendy's Potential Buyers Lining Up | online.wsj.com

Is Triac the right buyer for Wendys?  What Important considerations beyond purchase price must be considered?

Wendy's Wig on Straight

September 17, 2007

Wendy's wigs out with new ads | www.abcnews.go.com

Much as been said about Wendy's problems and steps taken to upright the ship.   There are several areas where things are now being put into place. Marketing is doing it right!

QSR Chains Moving toward fast-casual !

September 17, 2007

McDonald's Getting Comfy Look | www.canadianlattitude.ca

McDonald's in Canada is upgrading decor and new products. New product offerings are changing the concept of QSR. 

El Pollo Loco ask, Would You Like your Chicken Grilled Instead of Fried?

September 17, 2007

Chicken chain bets on South | www.sptimes.com

Will the South accept grilled chicken?  Although grilled chicken is not new to the South El Pollo Loco, now regional in California is betting on it.

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GLG Study Groups with Jim Cheatham(?)

Study Group Name No. Members
Experts in the Leisure & Lodging Council 4887
Experts in the Leisure & Lodging Council and Automotive Council 142

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