Meet Paco
Restaurant owner Francisco “Paco” Vargas says his story shows what is unique about restaurants: if you’re passionate and curious, doors will open. Read More
Meet the Faces of the Restaurant Industry
Meet Javier
A long-time Red Lobster team member, Javier Godinez is known for his positive and caring attitude, and he lives and breathes the core values of Red Lobster and the restaurant industry. Read More
Meet Jaime
Jaime Rodriguez came to the United States from Celaya, Mexico, at 14 with dreams of owning his own restaurant. Today, the restaurateur looks forward to one day becoming a Rosati's Pizza multi-unit franchise owner. Read More
Meet Lorraine
Lorraine Salazar’s passion for the culinary history of Mexican cuisine led her to pursue yearly travels to various states in Mexico, where she’s learned to cook the specialty foods of each region from local chefs and home cooks. Read More
Meet Maira
Maira Isabel Morales, Corporate Executive Chef for Schlotzsky’s, says the restaurant industry has been a place of opportunity for her, in a LatinaLista Guest Voz column. Read More
Meet Guillermo
Guillermo Perales is the biggest Latino franchisee in the country and fourth-largest U.S. Burger King franchisee. In 2014 his company was ranked as the 21st largest Hispanic organization in the United States. Read More
Meet Greg
In his 17 years of service, Greg Barajas has tirelessly provided guidance and professional development to future leaders at his Brea, CA restaurant. Read More
Meet Norma
Norma Rivera-Saravia from Shenandoah, TX, has worn many hats during her career at Red Lobster: Prep Specialist, Alley Coordinator, Line positions, and Pantry and Silver Roller. Read More
Meet Amaryllis
Amaryllis Padilla, a Certified Training Manager at Arby’s Restaurant Group, Inc. in St. Paul, MN, says she has “learned that through hard work and commitment, you can achieve anything.” Read More
Meet Dana
Dana Rodriguez, one of the owners of Denver’s popular Work & Class, writes in the Denver Business Journal: “For many Latinos, restaurants are the doorway to the American dream.” Read More
Meet Abdiel
Abdiel Alvarez from Kissimmee, FL, has been a part of multiple restaurant openings across the globe including: Brazil, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Dubai, Brazil, Kuwait and two Mexico openings. Read More
