Restaurant Leaders Named To White House “Economic Revival” Panel
Nearly two dozen restaurant industry executives were chosen to advise the White House on reopening the economy. The leadership panel includes representatives from big chain restaurants, such as McDonald’s CEO Chris Kempsczinski, as well as independent restaurants, such as Thomas Keller of Thomas Keller Restaurants. Marvin Irby, interim CEO of the National Restaurant Association, was also named to the group. The restaurant industry panel is one of 17 different advisory groups representing various facets of the economy from agriculture and business to sports and travel, known as the Great American Economic Revival Industry Groups. Via conference call, these groups will collaborate with White House representatives on reopening the economy in a coordinated “rolling recovery.” Restaurants have been particularly hard-hit by the coronavirus pandemic, laying off millions of workers, and its leaders are are eager to find solutions for the recovery and long-term health of the industry. .