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Expert Insights on Casual Dining Industry

The Casual Dining Industry is the business sector encompassing restaurants that provide table service, hold liquor licenses, and generate a per-person check average of $14 or less for lunch and $22 or less for dinner. They are designed to appeal to a broad customer base by featuring moderate prices and comfortable atmospheres. Major players in this sector are Brinker, Darden, and Applebee's.

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Featured Council Members

GLG Council Members are leading experts including academics, scientists, and industry specialists

Albert Baldocchi, Board Member, CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL, INC.

Albert BaldocchiWhat is a GLG Leader?|GLG Leaders are a separate tier of Council Members with a Council Rank in the top 5%. These GLG Member Program participants are eligible for ongoing, in-depth consultative relationships with GLG clients.

Board MemberCHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL, INC.

Jeff Ritson, Executive Vice President Operations, BISTRO MANAGEMENT, INC.

Jeff RitsonWhat is a GLG Leader?|GLG Leaders are a separate tier of Council Members with a Council Rank in the top 5%. These GLG Member Program participants are eligible for ongoing, in-depth consultative relationships with GLG clients.

Executive Vice President OperationsBISTRO MANAGEMENT, INC.

Jim McCloskey, Former SVP, Chief Development Officer, RED ROBIN GOURMET BURGERS INC

Jim McCloskeyWhat is a GLG Leader?|GLG Leaders are a separate tier of Council Members with a Council Rank in the top 5%. These GLG Member Program participants are eligible for ongoing, in-depth consultative relationships with GLG clients.

Former SVP, Chief Development OfficerRED ROBIN GOURMET BURGERS INC

Daniel Durick, President, Emerging Food Technologies

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PresidentEmerging Food Technologies

Stewart Stolz, Chief Operating Officer, Trufoods Corp

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Chief Operating OfficerTrufoods Corp

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Study Groups

Study groups are populations of experts knowledgeable on specific sub-topics within a broader industry

Study Group Name No. Members
Chief Financial Officers in the Restaurant Industry 39
Domino's Pizza Experts (US) 63
Restaurant Consultants 178
Burger King Franchise Owners 15
Pub Business Experts (UK) 82

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Recent News Analyses

News analyses are expert commentaries on current events, written by Council Members who are available for follow up consultations

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