Philip Friedman
Chief Executive Officer at SI Holdings, Inc.
Profile
Philip Friedman is the founder of Wealth Management Advisors, Inc. (California) founded in 1986.
He was the Chairman & Chief Executive Officer of SI Holdings, Inc. since 2011.
He is currently a Trustee of The Education Foundation, a Member of North Carolina Restaurant & Lodging Association, and a Founding Member of Il Pioppo LLC.
Mr. Friedman's former positions include Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer of McAlister's Corp.
from 1999 to 2010, Vice Chairman of BrandStand Group, Inc. from 2011 to 2012, and Chairman of Rosti Restaurants.
He was also a Director of Ovation Brands, Inc., Eateries, Inc., HomeTown Buffet, Inc., Silver Diner, Inc., Roadhouse Grill, Inc., Snap n' Sold Corp., and Romacorp, Inc. He served as an Independent Director of Patton Wings, Inc. from 2011 to 2020.
Mr. Friedman's education includes an MBA from the University of Pennsylvania and undergraduate and graduate degrees from the University of Connecticut.
Philip Friedman active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Il Pioppo LLC
 Il Pioppo LLC Beverages: AlcoholicConsumer Non-Durables Il Pioppo LLC is a boutique Italian wine importer based in Washington, DC. The American company specializes in limited production natural, organic, or biodynamic grapes and autochthonous varietals from multi-generational family-owned producers. Il Pioppo aims to introduce customers to old world traditions through their carefully curated selection of wines. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
| The Education Foundation | Director/Board Member | - |
SI Holdings, Inc.
 SI Holdings, Inc. RestaurantsConsumer Services SI Holdings, Inc. provides catering services. It offers lunch, dinner, dine-in, carryout, and catering services, as well as involves in franchising operations. The company was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Charlotte, NC. | Chief Executive Officer | 2011-05-31 |
| North Carolina Restaurant & Lodging Association | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Former positions of Philip Friedman
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| DIVERSIFIED RESTAURANT HOLDINGS, INC. | Director/Board Member | 2020-02-24 |
| Wealth Management Advisors, Inc. (California) | Founder | 2013-05-22 |
Eateries, Inc.
 Eateries, Inc. RestaurantsConsumer Services Eateries, Inc. owns and operates casual themed restaurants. Its products include steaks, burgers, seafood, bee, and well drinks. The company was founded by James M. Burke and Vincent F. Orza in 1984 and is headquartered in Edmond, OK. | Director/Board Member | - |
McAlister's Corp.
 McAlister's Corp. RestaurantsConsumer Services McAlister's Corp. owns and operates restaurants. It offers signature sandwiches, salads, soups, stuffed baked potatoes, wraps, desserts, and proprietary beverages. The company was founded in 1989 and is headquartered in Jackson, MS. | Chief Executive Officer | 2010-09-26 |
| Cini-Little International, Inc. | Director/Board Member | - |
Training of Philip Friedman
| University of Pennsylvania | Masters Business Admin |
| University of Connecticut | Graduate Degree |
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| Private companies | 27 |
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Ovation Brands, Inc.
 Ovation Brands, Inc. RestaurantsConsumer Services Ovation Brands, Inc. owns, operates, and franchises buffet restaurants and steakhouses. It also offers website that lists the restaurants nearby sorted by food category or by the city. The company was founded by Roe H. Hatlen, Dermot F. Rowland, Doron R. Jensen and C. Dennis Scott in 1983 and is headquartered in Portland, OR. | Consumer Services |
Eateries, Inc.
Eateries, Inc. RestaurantsConsumer Services Eateries, Inc. owns and operates casual themed restaurants. Its products include steaks, burgers, seafood, bee, and well drinks. The company was founded by James M. Burke and Vincent F. Orza in 1984 and is headquartered in Edmond, OK. | Consumer Services |
HomeTown Buffet, Inc.
 HomeTown Buffet, Inc. RestaurantsConsumer Services Part of Food Management Partners, Inc., HomeTown Buffet, Inc. operates restaurants. The company is based in Hollywood Park, TX. HomeTown Buffet was acquired by Ovation Brands, Inc., part of Food Management Partners, Inc. from August 20, 2015 on September 20, 1996 for $145.93 million. | Consumer Services |
Host Marriott Corp. /Old/
 Host Marriott Corp. /Old/ Hotels/Resorts/Cruise linesConsumer Services Host Marriott Corp. is a real estate investment trust, or REIT, that owns 113 full-service hotel properties as of February 15, 2004, which operate primarily in the luxury and upper-upscale hotel sectors. As of December 31, 2003, Host Marriott was the largest hotel REIT in the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trust’s composite index. Host Marriott conducts its operations through Host Marriott, L.P., or Host LP, of which Host Marriott is the sole general partner. | Consumer Services |
Silver Diner, Inc.
 Silver Diner, Inc. RestaurantsConsumer Services Silver Diner, Inc. provides food services. It offers homemade meatloaf, fresh turkey with mashed potatoes, soups, sandwiches, burgers, and blueplate specials. The firm's restaurants provide breakfast, lunch, dinner, and late-night meals. The company was founded by Robert Giaimo and Ype Von Hengst in 1989 and is headquartered in Rockville, MD. | Consumer Services |
Roadhouse Grill, Inc.
 Roadhouse Grill, Inc. RestaurantsConsumer Services Roadhouse Grill, Inc. engages in the operation of casual dining restaurants under the name Roadhouse Grill. It offers lunch and dinner menu that includes steak and other grilled entrees such as chicken, prime rib, beef ribs, and seafood. The company was founded in 1992 and is headquartered in West Palm Beach, FL. | Consumer Services |
| Snap n' Sold Corp. | Finance |
Romacorp, Inc.
 Romacorp, Inc. RestaurantsConsumer Services Romacorp, Inc. owns, operates, and franchises a chain of casual dining family restaurants. It offers baby back ribs, steaks, seafood, chicken, salads and soups, sandwiches, burgers, desserts, boneless bites, and onion loafs. The company was founded in 1972 and is headquartered in Orlando, FL. | Consumer Services |
Service America Corp.
 Service America Corp. RestaurantsConsumer Services Part of Service America Corp. Management, Service America supplies foodservice management. The company is based in Stamford, CT. Service America was acquired by Service America Management on January 17, 1997. The company was founded by John R. Young. | Consumer Services |
Patton Wings, Inc.
 Patton Wings, Inc. RestaurantsConsumer Services Patton Wings, Inc. is a restaurant operator and franchisee of Buffalo Wild Wings ("BWW"), which engages in the provision of guest experience in a casual and inviting environment. The company was founded by T. Michael Ansley on September 25, 2006 and is headquartered in Southfield, MI. | Consumer Services |
Chi-Chi's, Inc.
 Chi-Chi's, Inc. RestaurantsConsumer Services Part of Bloomin' Brands, Inc., Chi-Chi's, Inc. is a company that operates a chain of restaurants. The company is based in Louisville, KY. Chi-Chi's was acquired by Outback Steakhouse, Inc. from Prandium, Inc. on October 04, 2004 for $42.50 million. | Consumer Services |
McAlister's Corp.
McAlister's Corp. RestaurantsConsumer Services McAlister's Corp. owns and operates restaurants. It offers signature sandwiches, salads, soups, stuffed baked potatoes, wraps, desserts, and proprietary beverages. The company was founded in 1989 and is headquartered in Jackson, MS. | Consumer Services |
Sutton Place Gourmet, Inc.
 Sutton Place Gourmet, Inc. Food RetailRetail Trade Sutton Place Gourmet, Inc. was operating supermarkets and restaurants. It was proving and producing prime meats, freshly caught seafood and imported dry goods. Jeffrey Cohen founded the company in 1980. Sutton Place Gourmet was located in Bethesda, MD. | Retail Trade |
| The Education Foundation | |
Andre-Boudin Bakeries, Inc.
 Andre-Boudin Bakeries, Inc. Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Andre-Boudin Bakeries, Inc. provides bakery items including specially bread products. It offers sourdough, sculpted, hearth, and specialty breads. The firm also provides catering services for events. The company was founded by Isidore Boudin in 1849 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California. | Consumer Non-Durables |
National Association of Corporate Directors (Virginia)
 National Association of Corporate Directors (Virginia) Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services National Association of Corporate Directors provides online and print information services to directors of public companies. It offers in-boardroom education, evaluation, governance reviews, board composition and succession planning, board recruitment, ongoing advisory, insights, and analytics services. The company was founded in 1977 and is headquartered in Arlington, VA. | Commercial Services |
National Restaurant Association
 National Restaurant Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services National Restaurant Association operates as a foodservice trade association. It advocate for pro-restaurant regulation and operational freedom. The firm provide advocacy and representation, educational networking, tools and solutions, and research and insights. The company was founded in 1919 and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Commercial Services |
International Franchise Association
 International Franchise Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services International Franchise Association is a non-profit organization, which represents and protects the interests of the franchise community. The company was founded in 1960 and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Commercial Services |
| Wealth Management Advisors, Inc. (California) | Finance |
BrandStand Group, Inc.
 BrandStand Group, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services BrandStand Group, Inc. provides marketing services for the restaurant industry. The company is headquartered in Lewisberry, PA. | Commercial Services |
SI Holdings, Inc.
SI Holdings, Inc. RestaurantsConsumer Services SI Holdings, Inc. provides catering services. It offers lunch, dinner, dine-in, carryout, and catering services, as well as involves in franchising operations. The company was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Charlotte, NC. | Consumer Services |
| Rosti Restaurants | |
| North Carolina Restaurant & Lodging Association | |
Mississippi Hospitality & Restaurant Association
 Mississippi Hospitality & Restaurant Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Mississippi Hospitality & Restaurant Association is an organization that offers scholarships to qualified individuals each year. The non-profit company is based in Flowood, MS. The management teams of the association develop a proposal for the next hit restaurant concept and present it to a panel of industry judges. The company's ability to think on their feet is tested as they quickly solve challenges. The CEO of the company is Calvin Coleman. | Commercial Services |
Il Pioppo LLC
Il Pioppo LLC Beverages: AlcoholicConsumer Non-Durables Il Pioppo LLC is a boutique Italian wine importer based in Washington, DC. The American company specializes in limited production natural, organic, or biodynamic grapes and autochthonous varietals from multi-generational family-owned producers. Il Pioppo aims to introduce customers to old world traditions through their carefully curated selection of wines. | Consumer Non-Durables |
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| Cini-Little International, Inc. |
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