Michael Taylor

Michael Taylor has a diverse work experience in the food and hospitality industry, spanning various leadership roles. Michael started their career as the Owner of All Sports Restaurant Group in 1993 before transitioning to become the Director of Operations at Concessions International from 1994 to 1997. In 1998, they joined LSG Sky Chefs as the Director of Operations until 2003. From there, they moved to Carlson Restaurants Worldwide (TGI Fridays) and served as the Senior Director of Operations until 2008. Michael then joined CBOCS as the District Manager from 2008 to 2017. Following that, they worked at Eight Leadership Group as the Vice President of Business Development from 2017 to 2019. Currently, they hold the position of Vice President, Global Airport Operations at TGI Fridays, starting in 2022.

Michael Taylor attended the University of South Carolina, where they studied Management Science. Michael then enrolled in the Southern Methodist University - Cox School of Business from 2008 to 2010, though the degree and field of study are unspecified.