Norman Abdallah
Director/Board Member at National Restaurant Association
Profile
Norman J.
Abdallah was the founder of Fired Up, Inc. founded in 1997 where he held the title of President & Co-Chief Executive Officer until 2008.
Currently, he is the Director at National Restaurant Association since 2017.
Mr. Abdallah's former jobs include President & Chief Executive Officer at Red Hot Concepts, Inc., President, Chief Executive Officer & Director at Del Frisco's Restaurant Group, Inc. from 2016 to 2019, President & Chief Executive Officer at Restaurants Unlimited, Inc. in 2009, Chief Executive Officer at Mac Acquisition of Kansas LLC and MAC Acquisition LLC from 2010 to 2013, Chief Executive Officer at Dinosaur Restaurants LLC in 2013, Chief Executive Officer at Counter Concepts LLC from 2013 to 2014, Chief Executive Officer at TM Restaurant Group LLC from 2014 to 2016, Executive Chairman at Willie's Grill & Icehouse LLC from 2014 to 2016, and Chairman at Triple Tap Ventures LLC from 2008 to 2018.
Mr. Abdallah also held the title of President & Director at Center Cut Hospitality, Inc., Director at California Pizza Kitchen, Inc. from 2011 to 2013, Principal at Brinker International, Inc., and Operating Partner at CIC Partners LP.
Norman Abdallah active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
National Restaurant Association
 National Restaurant Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services National Restaurant Association operates as a foodservice trade association. It advocate for pro-restaurant regulation and operational freedom. The firm provide advocacy and representation, educational networking, tools and solutions, and research and insights. The company was founded in 1919 and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Director/Board Member | 2017-08-31 |
Former positions of Norman Abdallah
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| DEL FRISCO'S RESTAURANT GROUP INC | Chief Executive Officer | 2019-09-30 |
Triple Tap Ventures LLC
 Triple Tap Ventures LLC RestaurantsConsumer Services Triple Tap Ventures LLC engages in developing hospitality and entertainment concepts. It offers restaurant concept development, restaurant management, franchise operations, entertainment, marketing, finance, and real estate services. The company was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in Houston, TX. | Chairman | 2018-07-31 |
Willie's Grill & Icehouse LLC
 Willie's Grill & Icehouse LLC RestaurantsConsumer Services Willie's Grill & Icehouse LLC operates restaurants. It offers salads, burgers, seafood, steaks and ribs, chicken, sandwiches, desserts and shakes, beer, and wine. The company was founded by Jay Barnes, Jeff McCoy and John Barnes in 1982 and is headquartered in Houston, TX. | Chairman | 2016-09-30 |
TM Restaurant Group LLC
 TM Restaurant Group LLC RestaurantsConsumer Services TM Restaurant Group LLC owns and operates restaurants. The company is headquartered in Alpharetta, GA. | Chief Executive Officer | 2016-08-31 |
Counter Concepts LLC
 Counter Concepts LLC Office Equipment/SuppliesProducer Manufacturing Counter Concepts LLC is a private company that specializes in manufacturing and installing counter tops. The company is based in Savannah, GA. | Chief Executive Officer | 2014-08-31 |
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| Listed companies | 1 |
|---|---|
| BRINKER INTERNATIONAL, INC. | Consumer Services |
| Private companies | 15 |
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Center Cut Hospitality, Inc.
 Center Cut Hospitality, Inc. RestaurantsConsumer Services Center Cut Hospitality, Inc. owns and operates steak house restaurants. The company was founded in 1991 and is headquartered in Southlake, TX. | Consumer Services |
Red Hot Concepts, Inc.
 Red Hot Concepts, Inc. RestaurantsConsumer Services Red Hot Concepts, Inc. operates and develops the chili's grill & bar restaurant concept owned by Brinker International, Inc. The company through its wholly owned subsidiary Restaurant House Limited has the exclusive right to own and operate chili's grill & bar restaurants in the United Kingdom. It is a holding company and its sole operation of which consists of its ownership of celebrated and recorded using the equity method. The celebrated was initially formed to develop and operate mid-priced hotels and it expands its business operations to include several restaurants chains operating throughout Great Britain. | Consumer Services |
California Pizza Kitchen, Inc.
 California Pizza Kitchen, Inc. RestaurantsConsumer Services California Pizza Kitchen, Inc. engages in the acquisition and operation of restaurants. It offers pizzas, pastas, soups, sandwiches, appetizers, and desserts. The company was founded by Richard Rosenfield and Larry Flax on March 27, 1985 and is headquartered in Los Angles, CA. | Consumer Services |
Del Frisco's Restaurant Group, Inc.
 Del Frisco's Restaurant Group, Inc. RestaurantsConsumer Services Del Frisco's Restaurant Group, Inc. engages in the development and operation of restaurants. The company was founded in 1981 and is headquartered in Irving, TX. | Consumer Services |
Restaurants Unlimited, Inc.
 Restaurants Unlimited, Inc. RestaurantsConsumer Services Restaurants Unlimited, Inc. owns and operates restaurants. It operates upscale dining locations encompassing different concepts. The firm enables its customers to place gift card orders online. The company was founded in 1968 and is headquartered in Seattle, WA. | Consumer Services |
Fired Up, Inc.
 Fired Up, Inc. RestaurantsConsumer Services Fired Up, Inc. owns and operates restaurants. The firm offers pizza and prepared pasta, including beef, chicken and pork dishes. It operates in Bahrain, Egypt, Kuwait, and the United Arab Emirates. The company was founded by Creed L. Ford III and Norman J. Abdallah in 1997 and is headquartered in Austin, TX. | Consumer Services |
CIC Partners LP
 CIC Partners LP Investment ManagersFinance CIC Partners LP (CIC Partners) is an independent private equity firm founded in 1993. The firm is headquartered in Dallas, Texas. | Finance |
Mac Acquisition of Kansas LLC
 Mac Acquisition of Kansas LLC RestaurantsConsumer Services Mac Acquisition of Kansas LLC operates a chain of restaurants. Its menu includes antipasti, entrees, cheese and chocolate cakes, coffee, wines, cocktails, salads, chicken, parmigiana plates, carnes, classics, pasta, fish, artisan pizzas, and other cuisines. The company was founded on August 25, 2008 and is headquartered in Denver, CO. | Consumer Services |
National Restaurant Association
National Restaurant Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services National Restaurant Association operates as a foodservice trade association. It advocate for pro-restaurant regulation and operational freedom. The firm provide advocacy and representation, educational networking, tools and solutions, and research and insights. The company was founded in 1919 and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Commercial Services |
MAC Acquisition LLC
 MAC Acquisition LLC RestaurantsConsumer Services MAC Acquisition LLC operates as chain of restaurants. The firm offers mozzarella, olive oil, pasta, round tomato, Tuscan grape, lunch, dolce, brunch, catering and special events services. The company was founded in 1988 and is headquartered in Denver, CO. | Consumer Services |
Dinosaur Restaurants LLC
 Dinosaur Restaurants LLC RestaurantsConsumer Services Dinosaur Restaurants LLC operates Dinosaur Bar-B-Que, a restaurant, blues venue, and biker bar. The restaurant has locations in Syracuse, NY, Rochester, NY, and Newark, NJ. The private company was founded in 1983 by John Stage. | Consumer Services |
Counter Concepts LLC
Counter Concepts LLC Office Equipment/SuppliesProducer Manufacturing Counter Concepts LLC is a private company that specializes in manufacturing and installing counter tops. The company is based in Savannah, GA. | Producer Manufacturing |
TM Restaurant Group LLC
TM Restaurant Group LLC RestaurantsConsumer Services TM Restaurant Group LLC owns and operates restaurants. The company is headquartered in Alpharetta, GA. | Consumer Services |
Willie's Grill & Icehouse LLC
Willie's Grill & Icehouse LLC RestaurantsConsumer Services Willie's Grill & Icehouse LLC operates restaurants. It offers salads, burgers, seafood, steaks and ribs, chicken, sandwiches, desserts and shakes, beer, and wine. The company was founded by Jay Barnes, Jeff McCoy and John Barnes in 1982 and is headquartered in Houston, TX. | Consumer Services |
Triple Tap Ventures LLC
Triple Tap Ventures LLC RestaurantsConsumer Services Triple Tap Ventures LLC engages in developing hospitality and entertainment concepts. It offers restaurant concept development, restaurant management, franchise operations, entertainment, marketing, finance, and real estate services. The company was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in Houston, TX. | Consumer Services |
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