Brad Honigfeld, founder and chief executive officer of The Briad Group, serves as a visionary and entrepreneur. He has led The Briad Group from humble beginnings in the late 80’s to success and profitability today, totaling approximately one-half billion dollars in sales.
Beginning his career at age 19 in the California banquet industry at Marriott Hotels Corporation, Brad advanced 10 years later to Director of Catering for the Boston Marriott Copley Place. By that time, he’d also obtained a degree in Hotel and Restaurant Management. His next move was imminent. Determined to apply his food and hotel knowledge, management abilities, innate entrepreneurial skills and business acumen, Brad wanted his own company, establishing The Briad Group in 1987.
An active and respected member of the franchise community, Brad serves on a myriad of association committees and sits on numerous industry panels. Brad utilizes keen insight, strong negotiating skills and sharp vision to develop strategic alliances with his partners, which include financial institutions, contractors, vendors and other developers. Through the years, these alliances have helped maximize Briad’s profit and net worth.
Rick Barbrick has a long and distinguished career in the hospitality industry. He brings with him a wealth of restaurant knowledge and a successful track record. Most recently, Rick served as President & CEO for Avado Brands, an operator of 117 full-service restaurants, including the full-service Mexican chain Don Pablo’s and the brewpub Hops. Prior to his position at Avado, Rick was President and COO for Bertucci’s Corporation, vice president of operations for Chilis and On the Border, and director of operations for numerous other dining concepts.
Dave Cahill came to Briad in 1992, and currently is responsible for Accounting, Finance, Risk Management and Insurance. He brings with him an entrepreneurial spirit from 14 years with Marriott Hotels and Resorts. It was at Marriott where he began his accounting career, serving as Assistant Controller, Controller and Senior Financial Officer for unit level operations. Dave earned the distinction of being named Controller of the Year twice while working for Marriott.
