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Our Principals > John R. Cracken
John Cracken is the former Vice Chairman of holding company Consolidated Restaurant Companies, Inc. (CRC) and operating company Consolidated Restaurant Operations, Inc. (CRO - www.croinc.com). CRC owns and CRO operates more than 85, and franchises more than 25, full-service, casual-dining restaurants located in 12 states, Great Britain and the United Arab Emirates. CRO employs more than 5,000 full and part-time employees. CRO has been named the 70th largest private company in the Dallas-Fort Worth area (home to more than 16 "Fortune 500" companies and 4.8 million residents). CRO's brands include Cantina Laredo, III Forks Steakhouse, Cool River Cafe, Silver Fox Steakhouse, El Chico, Good Eats and Lucky's Cafe. CRO serves more than 14 million meals annually. More »
Our Principals > John D. Harkey, Jr.
John Harkey is the Chairman and CEO of holding company Consolidated Restaurant Companies, Inc. (CRC) and operating company Consolidated Restaurant Operations, Inc. (CRO - www.croinc.com). CRC owns and CRO operates more than 85, and franchises more than 25, full-service, casual-dining restaurants located in 12 states, Great Britain and the United Arab Emirates. CRO employs more than 5,000 full and part-time employees. CRO has been named the 70th largest private company in the Dallas-Fort Worth area (home to more than 16 "Fortune 500" companies and 4.8 million residents). CRO's brands include Cantina Laredo, III Forks Steakhouse, Cool River Cafe, Silver Fox Steakhouse, El Chico, Good Eats and Lucky's Cafe. CRO serves more than 14 million meals annually. More »