Son of Legendary Coach Don Shula Returns to Lead Family Restaurant Company as Brand Enters Its Next Chapter
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Sept. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Shula's Restaurant Group announces Dave Shula as President, returning the longtime company leader to the role as the restaurant group enters its next phase of growth. Shula, the eldest son of Pro Football Hall of Fame Coach Don Shula, previously served as president for nearly 20 years and will lead the organization as it expands its six-concept portfolio nationwide.Â
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