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Jon Ostrov, President, Bonanza Restaurant Co. and Rising Star Franchising Co., Dallas, TX

Jon Ostrov, President, Bonanza Restaurant Co. and Rising Star Franchising Co., Dallas, TX

Jon Ostrov
President, Bonanza Restaurant Co. and Rising Star Franchising Co., Dallas

Age: 45. Why he's rising: Not only does Ostrov have responsibility for Bonanza restaurants, he's behind efforts to franchise Rising Star, a mid-priced dinnerhouse concept he developed. Ladder climbing: 1990-93, vice president, marketing, Country Hospitality Corp.; 1993-94, senior vice president, marketing; 1994-95, executive vice president, concept head, Bonanza Restaurant Co. Schooling: B.S., Communications, Ithaca College; attended M.B.A. program at Cleveland State University. Wins praise for: Turning tired-looking Country Kitchen coffeeshops into mainstream family restaurants. Last book read: " Competing for the Future by Gary Hamil." Mentor: Frank Steed, senior v.p. of franchise development, Metromedia Restaurant Group. First job in foodservice: Director of Advertising, Brown Derby Restaurants in Cleveland, age 24. What the future holds: Ostrov's career should soar at Metromedia if he can expand Bonanza Family Grill and Rising Star Grill via franchising.

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