Russell Bendel
Chief Executive Officer at THE HABIT RESTAURANTS, INC.
Profile
Russell William Bendel is currently the Chief Executive Officer at The Habit Restaurants LLC, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer at The Habit Restaurants, Inc., President & Chief Executive Officer at The Habit Burger Grill, and Director-Emeritus at the California Restaurant Association.
Previously, he served as the President & Chief Executive Officer at SWH Mimi’s Cafe LLC from 2001 to 2007.
He also held positions as Partner-Franchise Group at Outback Steakhouse, Inc., Head-Operations at OSI Restaurant Partners LLC, President at Hawaiian Pacific Restaurant Group, Inc., and President & Chief Operating Officer at The Cheesecake Factory Restaurants, Inc. Mr. Bendel obtained his undergraduate degree from Florida International University.
Russell Bendel active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| THE HABIT RESTAURANTS, INC. | Chief Executive Officer | 2014-07-31 |
The Habit Restaurants LLC
 The Habit Restaurants LLC RestaurantsConsumer Services Habit Restaurants LLC engages in the owning and operation of restaurants. The company was founded by Brent Reichard and Bruce Reichard in 1969 and is headquartered in Irvine, CA. | Chief Executive Officer | 2008-05-31 |
California Restaurant Association
 California Restaurant Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services California Restaurant Association supports california restaurant and hospitality industry. It offers restaurant resources and insurance and government affairs services. The company was founded in 1906 and is headquartered in Sacramento, CA. | Director/Board Member | - |
The Habit Burger Grill
 The Habit Burger Grill RestaurantsConsumer Services The Habit Burger Grill is a restaurant that specializes in burgers and grilling. The private company is based in Irvine, CA. The company was founded in 1969 by Bruce Reichard, Brent Reichard. Russell William Bendel has been the CEO of the company since 2008. | Chief Executive Officer | 2007-12-31 |
Former positions of Russell Bendel
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
SWH Mimi’s Cafe LLC
 SWH Mimi’s Cafe LLC RestaurantsConsumer Services SWH Mimi’s Cafe LLC owns and operates restaurants. The company's recipes include buttermilk spice muffins, corn chowder, French market onion soup, bread pudding and whiskey sauce. It has locations in Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Kansas, Nevada, New Mexico, Texas and Utah. The company was founded by Thomas M. Simms in 1978 and is headquartered in Irvine, CA. | Chief Executive Officer | 2007-08-30 |
| The Cheesecake Factory Restaurants, Inc. | President | - |
Outback Steakhouse, Inc.
 Outback Steakhouse, Inc. RestaurantsConsumer Services Outback Steakhouse, Inc. owns and operates fast food centers serving Burgers, Sandwiches, Grilled On The Barbie, Desserts, Soups, Salads, Sides, Beverages, Beers, Gift Cards, Shipping & Handling, Delivery Services. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Hawaiian Pacific Restaurant Group, Inc.
 Hawaiian Pacific Restaurant Group, Inc. RestaurantsConsumer Services Hawaiian Pacific Restaurant Group, Inc. owns and operates restaurants. The company was founded by Roy Yamaguchi in 1988 and is headquartered in Honolulu, HI. | President | - |
OSI Restaurant Partners LLC
 OSI Restaurant Partners LLC RestaurantsConsumer Services OSI Restaurant Partners LLC owns and operates a chain of casual dining restaurants. The company was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in Tampa, FL. | Chief Operating Officer | - |
Training of Russell Bendel
| Florida International University | Undergraduate Degree |
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| Private companies | 9 |
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SWH Mimi’s Cafe LLC
SWH Mimi’s Cafe LLC RestaurantsConsumer Services SWH Mimi’s Cafe LLC owns and operates restaurants. The company's recipes include buttermilk spice muffins, corn chowder, French market onion soup, bread pudding and whiskey sauce. It has locations in Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Kansas, Nevada, New Mexico, Texas and Utah. The company was founded by Thomas M. Simms in 1978 and is headquartered in Irvine, CA. | Consumer Services |
The Habit Restaurants LLC
The Habit Restaurants LLC RestaurantsConsumer Services Habit Restaurants LLC engages in the owning and operation of restaurants. The company was founded by Brent Reichard and Bruce Reichard in 1969 and is headquartered in Irvine, CA. | Consumer Services |
OSI Restaurant Partners LLC
OSI Restaurant Partners LLC RestaurantsConsumer Services OSI Restaurant Partners LLC owns and operates a chain of casual dining restaurants. The company was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in Tampa, FL. | Consumer Services |
Hawaiian Pacific Restaurant Group, Inc.
Hawaiian Pacific Restaurant Group, Inc. RestaurantsConsumer Services Hawaiian Pacific Restaurant Group, Inc. owns and operates restaurants. The company was founded by Roy Yamaguchi in 1988 and is headquartered in Honolulu, HI. | Consumer Services |
Outback Steakhouse, Inc.
Outback Steakhouse, Inc. RestaurantsConsumer Services Outback Steakhouse, Inc. owns and operates fast food centers serving Burgers, Sandwiches, Grilled On The Barbie, Desserts, Soups, Salads, Sides, Beverages, Beers, Gift Cards, Shipping & Handling, Delivery Services. | Consumer Services |
| The Cheesecake Factory Restaurants, Inc. | |
The Habit Restaurants, Inc.
 The Habit Restaurants, Inc. RestaurantsConsumer Services The Habit Restaurants, Inc. engages in the operation of casual dining place. It specializes in made-to-order char-grilled burgers and sandwiches featuring tri-tip steak, grilled chicken, and sushi-grade tuna. The firm also offers fresh made-to-order salads and selection of sides, shakes, and malts. The company was founded by Brent Reichard and Bruce Reichard in 1969 and is headquartered in Irvine, CA. | Consumer Services |
California Restaurant Association
California Restaurant Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services California Restaurant Association supports california restaurant and hospitality industry. It offers restaurant resources and insurance and government affairs services. The company was founded in 1906 and is headquartered in Sacramento, CA. | Commercial Services |
The Habit Burger Grill
The Habit Burger Grill RestaurantsConsumer Services The Habit Burger Grill is a restaurant that specializes in burgers and grilling. The private company is based in Irvine, CA. The company was founded in 1969 by Bruce Reichard, Brent Reichard. Russell William Bendel has been the CEO of the company since 2008. | Consumer Services |
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