Resolving the Founder – Private Equity Dilemma
Many of the restaurant industry’s brightest young brands are seeking private equity partners in a search for rapid growth. Led by a founder’s passion and capital commitment by private equity, this partnership has allowed for unprecedented growth with many brands serving as disruptors to the major chains. Done well, this dynamic duo can offer unprecedented results, but regrettably many founder-private equity relationships are turning adversarial due to a lack of clarity concerning how and when a founder should let go of the leadership reigns.
Read moreFacing and Correcting the HR Domino Effect
Alignment has been a commonly spoken “business mantra” for years, although Human Resources professionals would agree that misalignment is a common issue that is neither comprehensively discussed nor addressed in today’s workplaces. That performance gaps and lapses in resources exist is not debated. What’s now needed to advance the conversation is evidence-based guidance on identifying and rectifying the catalysts of misalignment.
Read moreAsian Capital – It’s Everywhere You Want To Be…
With the ALIS conference kick-starting today, it is fair to say that the hotel and investment community ‘formally’ begins its year. It is a foretelling summit which sets the tone for events around the globe to follow – whether it is the International Hotel Investment Forum in Berlin, the Hotel Investment Conference Asia-Pacific in Hong Kong, the Africa Hotel Investment Forum in Toga or HotelsWorld in Sydney. So, what topics are likely to be discussed by the delegates and industry experts?
Read moreA ‘Hot’ UK Casual Dining Market per Investment Activity – Choosing the Right Partner is Key
The news about Boparan Restaurant Holdings (BRH) purchasing the Cinnamon Collection only days after we learned about Equistone Partners Europe Limited acquiring a majority stake in GAUCHO is an indication that the UK restaurant scene continues to be a ‘hot’ one. Private equity firms, investment companies and family offices are keen to increase their exposure to the consumer sector and the ‘hunt’ for fresh, high-growth potential restaurant concepts continues.
Read moreGreger/Peterson Associates, Inc. and Aethos Consulting Group™ Agree to Merge
Greger/Peterson Associates, Inc., a retained search and advisory firm with offices in Los Angeles, CA and Portland, OR merges with New York-based Aethos Consulting Group™ , a global executive search and advisory firm. Both firms are leaders in providing services to the Hospitality & Leisure industry, plus Greger/Peterson brings experience in Entertainment & Media as well.
Read moreCorporate Governance Takes a Front Seat
Casino Journal and Aethos Consulting Group™ have be examining corporate governing practices for more than a decade. This year’s study includes 26 companies that have significant business concerns in the gaming industry. This study examines board makeup, independence, committee structure and pay-for-performance in determining a governance score for each company.
Read moreHospitality Leaders Ride the Waves of Change
Keith Kefgen and Dr. Jim Houran on the recent trend of consolidation within the hospitality industry: "It’s not about trying to force a square peg into a round hold, but rather about building new, novel, and profitable configurations altogether".
Read moreThe Coachability Quotient (CQ): A New HR & Leadership Tool
Determining whether an employee “can be saved” or “coached to greater success” isn’t a simple “yes or no” question. It’s an educated risk or assessment. The best guess answer is arguably grounded in the CHIC variables, which define a continuum of likely coaching success.
Read moreThoughts for Leaders on Gaining and Retaining Millennials
Millennials are easily bored if not intellectually or socially stimulated the right ways - this is a significant and potentially costly challenge for businesses as they strive to curb turnover of employees with lower engagement, loyalty to company and a threshold for job-hopping.
Read moreCorporate Board Gender Diversity – U.S. Chain Restaurant Industry
Most restaurant chains receive failing grades when it comes to corporate board gender diversity - according to a recent study by Harvard Business Review, females are one of the most powerful economic forces in the world. In the U.S., women make up more than 50% of the population and account for over 80% of consumer spend. If this is the case, why do so few females occupy seats in the corporate boardroom?
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