John Dillon

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CEO, la Madeleine Bakery & Cafe

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Jan. 20, 2026

Third Place Thinking: John Dillon CEO of La Madeleine on Reviving Legacy Brands and Redefining Café Culture in Hospitality

John Dillon, CEO of La Madeleine, joins Hospitality Hangout to share his expert strategies on reviving a 42-year-old legacy brand by blending tradition with modern hospitality trends. Drawing on his journey through major restaurant chains like Blockbuster, Pizza Hut, and Denny's, John reveals how clarity, simplification, and execution drive sustainable growth in the restaurant industry. In this insightful episode, John discusses the power of third place thinking — creating welcoming spaces th...
Guest: John Dillon