Houlihan's Restaurants, Inc.
Bill Leibengood started their career in 1993 as a Senior Media Planner at Bernstein Rein. Bill then worked at Barkley Evergreen & Partners as a Vice President, Account Director from 1996 to 2004. Following this, they joined Applebee's International as an Executive Director of Brand Management from 2004 to 2015. Bill then joined Wingstop Restaurants, Inc. as the Vice President of Marketing from 2015 to 2018. Currently, they are working as the Chief Marketing Officer at Houlihan's Restaurants, Inc. since 2018.
Bill Leibengood attended The University of Kansas from 1989 to 1993, where they pursued a degree in Journalism with a focus on Advertising.
Houlihan's Restaurants, Inc.
Houlihan’s is a casual restaurant & bar that doesn't take itself too seriously. As a brand who loves creating new plates and drinks and sharing them with our guests, it couldn't be a better place to hang out. Restaurants are operating throughout the country, 60% of which are franchised. Houlihan’s is privately owned by Houlihan’s Restaurants, Inc., a progressive company that developed and owns several restaurant concepts including Bristol Seafood Grill, Devon Seafood Grill, & J. Gilbert’s Wood-Fired Steaks. The company is headquartered in Kansas City. Houlihan’s has carved a niche for itself somewhere between casual and fine dining, defined by the company’s contemporary mindset and alternate focus on style and quality. You’ll see that influence in the menu, the building design, indie music soundtrack, and our team members. Menu offerings range from wood grilled center-cut steaks to ramen bowls and include both contemporary American and ethnic fare. Houlihan’s is dedicated to developing menu options that address diverse consumer lifestyles — large and small portion items, vegetarian fare and utilizing natural ingredients from quality-focused partners. Kitchens are run from scratch and the menu is ever-evolving, with development a constant at the company’s test kitchen. In the bar, interesting cocktails and wine along with small bites have landed many local ‘Best of’ happy hour awards. Houlihan’s serves lunch & dinner, and offers brunch in select locations. Come on by and say hi!