Innovative Dining Group
David Ficklen is a Senior Level Management and Operations Professional with extensive experience in the restaurant industry. Currently serving as the Director of Operations for Innovative Dining Group since October 2018, David previously held the position of Vice President of Operations at Pink Taco from February 2014 to October 2018, where responsibilities included strategic planning and management training. Prior consulting work included a role as a Restaurant Operations Consultant at DRF, focusing on the development of pre-opening systems and menu planning. Earlier experience included serving as Executive General Manager for various Innovative Dining Group locations from 2005 to 2013, where David launched multiple outlet operations. David began career roots as General Manager for WOK&ROLL and BAR CELONA within Kaos Management from 2002 to 2004, overseeing operations, training, and startup activities. David Ficklen graduated from San Francisco State University.
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Innovative Dining Group
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Founded in 1997, Innovative Dining Group (IDG) is known for its success in reimagining concepts including the steakhouse, sushi bars, robatayaki, and teppanyaki restaurants. IDG operates seven of the most popular and successful restaurants and lounges in Los Angeles: Sushi Roku (with locations Santa Monica, and Pasadena), BOA Steakhouse (with locations in West Hollywood and Santa Monica), Katana in West Hollywood, Robata Bar in Santa Monica, and the brand’s new flagship concept, ROKU in West Hollywood. The company also operates a Sushi Roku at the Forum Shops at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, one at the W Scottsdale, and a newly opened location at Fashion Island in Newport Beach. In addition to its renowned brick-and-mortar locations, IDG opened two concepts at LAX airport: B Grill by BOA Steakhouse in partnership with Areas USA, and Luckyfish in partnership with Star Concessions. Internationally, IDG operates BOA Steakhouse in Abu Dhabi, as well as a forthcoming Katana in Dubai. Additionally, IDG is set to debut Katana Chicago this Summer/Fall 2016. All of IDG’s venues reflect bold, modern interpretations of traditional concepts, reflective of the company’s dynamic partners. For more details please visit IDG’s website, Facebook page, Twitter, or Instagram.