Consumer >> CEO Interviews >> October 6, 1999
LOUIS P. NEEB is Chairman and CEO of Mexican Restaurants Inc. (formerly
Casa Ole' Restaurants, Inc.) since 1994. Since 1982, he also serves as
President of Neeb Enterprises, Inc. a personal restaurant consulting
company. From July 1991 to January 1994, Mr. Neeb served as President of
Spaghetti Warehouse, Inc. From September 1989 to June 1991, served as
President of Geest Foods USA. He has served as President and CEO of Taco
Villa, Inc. from 1982 to 1987 and its predecessors, a publicly held
corporation controlled by W.R. Grace & Company, which developed the
Applebee's concept. From 1980 to 1982, Mr. Neeb served as Chairman of
the Board and Ceo of Burger King Corporation. He has held various
positions including President and COO of Steak and Ale Restaurants from
1973 to 1980. During this time the Bennigan's concept was developed and
expanded. Profile
TWST: Could we start out with a brief overview and a little history ofthe company, just to kind of set the stage for the readers.
Mr. Neeb: Actually, our company is what I call both a new and