Larry T. Brakefield

About Larry Travers Brakefield

Larry T. Brakefield has played key leadership roles on executive teams at restaurant companies for more than 20 years. He understands the hospitality and service industry inside and out and has significantly contributed to each company’s financial results and success throughout his career.

During his career, Brakefield has successfully opened more than 30 new restaurants for national brands such as Hard Rock Cafe, TGI Fridays, Applebee’s, and IHOP. He has established a well-acclaimed footprint in the industry as an energized business leader who drives results. Brakefield is also known as a public speaker, coach, and high-level communicator.

As the Regional Director of Operations at Sunshine Restaurants Partners (dba IHOP), based in Florida, he currently oversees $80 million in sales.