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Perspectives on restaurant leadership, executive search, and growth from the DUA and LEAP Advisory Group team.

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The Week in Review: The End of the Pricing Era and the Need for Elite Restaurant Executive Search
Industry Insights

The Week in Review: The End of the Pricing Era and the Need for Elite Restaurant Executive Search

The restaurant industry is facing a massive reality check this week. We are officially moving beyond the pricing era and into a period of aggressive operational efficiency.

April 22, 2026
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The Rise of the Chief People Officer in Restaurants
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The Rise of the Chief People Officer in Restaurants

For decades, the restaurant industry viewed labor as a simple equation: a cost to be minimized.

November 26, 2025
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Top Characteristics Hiring Authorities Look for That Have NOTHING To Do with Tenure
Executive Search

Top Characteristics Hiring Authorities Look for That Have NOTHING To Do with Tenure

While experience matters, executive recruiters are seeing a shift where clients increasingly prioritize cultural fit alongside operational expertise, seeking leaders with strong interpersonal and strategic skills.

May 27, 2025
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How to Find Your Next Restaurant Leader
Executive Search

How to Find Your Next Restaurant Leader

A restaurant executive search that’s tailored to your brand and goals doesn’t just fill a seat—it builds a leader who’ll stick around and help you reach your next milestones.

May 21, 2025
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How Will Tariffs Affect the Restaurant Industry?
Industry Insights

How Will Tariffs Affect the Restaurant Industry?

Tariffs, tariffs, tariffs… if Q1 of 2025 could be summed up in a single word, it would probably be “tariffs.”

May 8, 2025
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Reviewing Your Resume
Executive Search

Reviewing Your Resume

Avoiding these common mistakes will greatly increase your chances of making a positive impression and advancing in the hiring process.

May 1, 2025
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What is the Future of Casual Dining?
Industry Insights

What is the Future of Casual Dining?

Casual-dining isn’t dying; debt-burdened laggards are, while nimble brands with lean menus, tech-driven service, and solid balance sheets surge ahead.

May 1, 2025
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