Ruby's Diner Leadership

Doug Cavanaugh is the Founder and CEO of Ruby Restaurant Group, continuously driving the vision, mission, and values of the Ruby’s Diner heritage.

Currently, Ruby’s Diner operates in five different states across the United States, including California, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Nevada, and Texas. Ruby’s also acquired Shake Shack in Crystal Cove, CA to add to their restaurant's portfolio in 2006. As a cornerstone of family-casual dining, Ruby’s Diner strives for top notch quality service, a welcoming atmosphere, and a delicious variety of American cuisine such as high quality burgers, fries, and shakes.

As the restaurant focuses on growth within the company, they’re aiming to open two new restaurants in San Clemente and Downey, California later in 2016.

Along with the Ruby’s brand, Doug has added two additional restaurants to his portfolio. In August 2006, The Beachcomber Cafe offers casual California cuisine on the beautiful Crystal Cove beach in Newport Coast. Then, in 2015, Doug added his second waterfront dining venue on the Balboa Peninsula,the Lighthouse Bayview Cafe, offering breakfast, lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch by the bay.

In addition to his experience in the restaurant industry, Doug has been involved in a variety of community efforts. This includes service as Director Emeritus of the California Restaurant Association, member of the President’s Advisory Council for Concordia University, and former Chairman of the Southern California Chapter of Young President’s Organization.

Doug Cavanaugh is the Founder and CEO of Ruby Restaurant Group, continuously driving the vision, mission, and values of the Ruby’s Diner heritage.

Currently, Ruby’s Diner operates in five different states across the United States, including California, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Nevada, and Texas. Ruby’s also acquired Shake Shack in Crystal Cove, CA to add to their restaurant's portfolio in 2006. As a cornerstone of family-casual dining, Ruby’s Diner strives for top notch quality service, a welcoming atmosphere, and a delicious variety of American cuisine such as high quality burgers, fries, and shakes.

As the restaurant focuses on growth within the company, they’re aiming to open two new restaurants in San Clemente and Downey, California later in 2016.

Along with the Ruby’s brand, Doug has added two additional restaurants to his portfolio. In August 2006, The Beachcomber Cafe offers casual California cuisine on the beautiful Crystal Cove beach in Newport Coast. Then, in 2015, Doug added his second waterfront dining venue on the Balboa Peninsula,the Lighthouse Bayview Cafe, offering breakfast, lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch by the bay.

In addition to his experience in the restaurant industry, Doug has been involved in a variety of community efforts. This includes service as Director Emeritus of the California Restaurant Association, member of the President’s Advisory Council for Concordia University, and former Chairman of the Southern California Chapter of Young President’s Organization.