Episode 2: Featuring Lance Trenary, Golden Corral Corporation President and CEO

Golden Corral has been experiencing incredible growth and customer satisfaction since the pandemic - here's your chance to hear why and how they're continuing to build on their success. Episode Two of Food CEO Xchange, has host Phil Kafarakis in conversation with Lance Trenary, President and CEO of Golden Corral Corporation. The company is a nearly two-billion-dollar organization with 35,000 employees and 500 restaurants across 42 states. Trenary is deeply committed to the brand; he has been a part of Golden Corral for 35+ years and has held virtually every leadership role within the company.

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YOUR HOST: Phil Kafarakis - President & CEO of IFMA

Phil is a 30-year insider of the food industry, operating at the crossroads of the global food ecosystem. He has been deeply involved in both the commercial and non-profit sides of the industry. Phil began his career on the manufacturing side of the business, successfully managing businesses at Kraft, Jones Dairy Farm, Cargill, and McCormick & Co. Just prior to joining IFMA in 2021, he served as President of the Specialty Food Association (SFA), representing more than 4,000 small and emerging food entrepreneurs. Before SFA, Phil served as the Chief Innovation and Member Advancement Officer at the National Restaurant Association.