Paul M. Mangiamele is a veteran restaurant and retailing executive who joined Bennigans Franchising Co. as President &amp; CEO in 2011. Under his high-energy leadership, Bennigans has embarked on several game-changing initiatives aimed at revolutionizing the casual dining category. Mangiamele chronicled Bennigans legendary comeback in his book, Bennigans Return to Relevance: Bleeding Green 25/8, published in April 2013. His background includes operations, marketing, franchise development and broker and distributor networks, as well as building and leading teams in start-up, growth and Fortune 500 environments. During his 30-year career, Mangiamele has served as President &amp; CEO of Salsaritas Fresh Cantina; President &amp; CEO of Dalts Classic American Grill; Vice President of Business Development for Carlson Companies (franchisor of Radisson Hotels, Country Inns and Suites, and T.G.I. Friday's); and Executive Vice President and COO at Sport Clips. His experience on the franchisee side includes building multiple units of Uno Chicago Grills in the Midwest. Mangiamele is a frequent guest on local and national television programs, and is in high demand as a business speaker and turnaround expert.