Eric Martino set to become President of Hard Rock Cafe and Retail
Martino previously served as President of MINA Group, Chef Michael Mina’s restaurant management company.
Hard Rock International has announced the appointment of Eric Martino as the new President of the Hard Rock Cafe division, where he will oversee operations of the eateries as well as Hard Rock’s Retail division. Martino will report to Jim Allen, Chairman of Hard Rock International and CEO of Seminole Gaming.
“I could not be more thrilled to join Hard Rock, such an iconic company at the forefront of creating memorable dining, retail and entertainment experiences. I look forward to leveraging my expertise to cultivate an even stronger experience at Hard Rock with delicious food and strategic partnerships for our millions of guests worldwide,” Martino said.
Martino previously served as President of MINA Group, Chef Michael Mina’s restaurant management company, where he led marketing, culinary, operations and beverage teams. In 2022, Martino founded and is now Executive Chair of Culture Hospitality Group, a consulting, coaching and recruiting company providing executive coaching and operational support to hospitality professionals.
“We’re excited to welcome Eric, whose extensive background in culinary arts, marketing and operations will further elevate the already outstanding Hard Rock dining and retail experience,” said Allen.
In recent Hard Rock International news as well, the US Supreme Court rejected a challenge to the agreement that gave the Seminole Tribe in Florida exclusive rights to operate online sports betting in the state.
A compact was signed three years ago between Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and the Seminole Tribe of Florida, allowing the Tribe to have exclusive casino and sports betting operating rights on reservations.
However, it was said the compact gives the Seminole Tribe a sports betting monopoly in the state, also questioning whether online sports bets that can be placed from any location can actually be considered to be on Tribal land.
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