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Brian S. Krakower

EVP & CIO at BJ's Restaurants

Brian Krakower is the Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer at BJ's Restaurants. Brian has over 25 years of experience in the restaurant industry and has held various leadership positions in Information Technology.

Most recently, Brian was the Chief Technology Officer at Restaurant Revolution Technologies, a startup company focusing on processing takeout and delivery orders for restaurants, providing call center services, and mobile and online technology. As Chief Technology Officer, Brian was responsible for designing and overseeing the build-out of a comprehensive software package for processing restaurant off-premise orders. The software modules included a public-facing mobile and online ordering site, a call center agent order processing screen, POS integration, security and data management suite, and reporting and BI. Brian also participated in all aspects of the sales process from initial client contact through demo/lab/pilot, as well as proposal delivery and contract negotiation. Brian was also part of the executive leadership team that developed the company's strategy.

Prior to joining Restaurant Revolution Technologies, Brian served as Vice President of Information Technology at California Pizza Kitchen, where they oversaw all aspects of IT for the company's 200+ locations. Brian was also previously Senior Analyst at California Pizza Kitchen and Senior Director of IT at Cheesecake Factory, Inc.

Brian Krakower is a highly experienced and successful leader in the restaurant industry with a proven track record in Information Technology. Brian is an innovative thinker who is always looking for new ways to improve efficiency and effectiveness in the restaurant industry.

Brian S. Krakower has a BS in math/computers from the University of California, Riverside.

They work with Tom A. Houdek - SVP & CFO, Kendra D. Miller - EVP, General Counsel & Secretary, and Gregory S. Lynds - EVP & Chief Development Officer. Brian S. Krakower reports to Gregory S. Levin, CEO, President & Director.


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