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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I do not run late. Growing up on a farm, you're just not late when it's time to do chores or go to work. I grew up Mennonite, and so that work ethic and timeliness was just ingrained in me from a very young age.
faith religion run views
When you run a company, you need to be pretty open-minded. There are a lot of different views on faith, on religion, on many different issues, and you can't let your own faith be the barometer.
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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.
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I think Dunkin' Donuts is going to go at over 10 times EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization) before it is done,
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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.
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As business people, we have to remind ourselves that it's up to us to create jobs. It's up to us as business people to drive the economy, and no one else.
business impact love
What I love to do is take on business challenges in a way that really can have an impact on peoples' lives.
business improve
There's nothing magic about working with franchisees. What you have to do is help them improve their business.
build money
It's all about the money. Write a check, and you can build anything you want.
bothered food ought pick
I'm not bothered by the food Nazis. Customers ought to be able to pick what they want to eat.
love
I love making a difference, and doing it quickly.
feedback food people stuck upfront
I usually tell people upfront what to expect, and that I really want their feedback and their ideas, and if they think I've got a hair out of place or food stuck in my teeth, gosh, I want to know that.
financing hard invest work
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.