Greg Brenneman
Greg Brenneman
Gregory D. Brenneman is the Chairman of CCMP Capital, a private equity firm. Most recently, Brenneman had served as president and CEO of CCMP-owned Quiznos Sub, a fast-food sandwich chain. Brenneman also serves on the board of directors of The Home Depot, Inc. and Automatic Data Processing...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionBusinessman
Date of Birth26 November 1961
CountryUnited States of America
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Financing is tough, and you really have to work hard in the businesses you invest in.
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The most important thing is that you treat everybody incredibly well and lead with a bit of humility. I've found that when I go into a company to lead, it's important to have a plan and to make that plan a simple one that everybody can understand.
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I got more out of the farm than Harvard Business School.
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I don't like Las Vegas. I'd rather be mountain biking or climbing.
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The whole concept of treating people with dignity and respect is a concept that isn't a business concept, it's a life concept. It's who you are at the end of the day.
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I pass on any opportunity I see that I can't add value on.
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What you can do is ask: 'What is the value to the customer? What are they willing to pay for?' Then, deliver great products and services.
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Being a consultant is like flying first-class. The food is terrific, the drinks are cold. But all you can do is walk up to the pilot and say, 'bank left.' If you're in management, you have the controls.
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It's all about having a product that you're proud of and coming to work every day. Those basic building blocks are the same in any business.
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Burger King's business model was broken. But it was like sex in the '50s. Everyone knew it, but no one would talk about it.
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It's hard for the same people who put you in the ditch to pull you out of it.
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Our goal has always been to take Burger King public. We believe the transparency and stability in ownership offered by being a public company will benefit our employees and franchisees for years to come.
It's very attractive, I think, to the employees,
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It's been almost a decade since the Burger King system enjoyed seven quarters of positive comp sales in the United States. As part of our Go Forward Plan, we're working together with our franchisees to deliver great products served hot and fresh by friendly and fast employees in a clean and safe restaurant environment. Our long run of positive sales increases shows that customers have noticed and appreciate our efforts.