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Prestigious 2025 Gold Plate Award Goes to Kevin Hochman

On May 17, at Chicago's Union Station Great Hall, Kevin Hochman, who has led Brinker International as its CEO and President since 2022, was honored with the 2025 Gold Plate Award by IFMA.
The award followed Hochman's 2022 promotion to CEO and nomination by The Coca Cola Company among eight Silver Plate honorees this year.
Brinker owns Chili's Grill & Bar and Maggiano's Little Italy, serving about 800,000 guests daily with over 70,000 employees under Hochman's leadership.
Mentor Dave Goebel commended Hochman’s intelligence and inclusive approach, noting that these strengths have been fundamental to his success and will benefit the brands for a long time ahead.
The award highlights Hochman's impact on a $1.5 trillion food-away-from-home ecosystem that IFMA nurtures and connects, with 2026 nominations opening soon.

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