Lexington, Ky. — A&W Restaurants has named Meredeth Jones as vice president of franchise development and design. Bringing more than15 years of experience in franchising, Jones will play a key role in advancing the growth and expansion of the 105-year-old brand.
“When growing our A&W family, we look for people who love and know our brand, are passionate about franchising and dedicated to supporting our franchisees’ success, and for us, that person is Meredeth,” says Kevin Bazner, CEO of A&W Restaurants. “As the food-service industry continues to evolve, entrepreneurial opportunities flourish and untapped markets expand, we are confident that she will take advantage of these shifts to positively impact our company, our franchisees and our partners.”
For more than 15 years Jones supported the success of franchise brands by transforming ideas into sustainable businesses. Her experience spans diverse sectors of the franchising industry, where she developed expertise in quick-service and full-service dining to health and wellness, retail and child enrichment. Jones found her specialty in new franchise sales, resales and acquisitions, including single and multi-unit development across traditional, non-traditional and convenience store locations.
Jones served in franchise development leadership for notable brands such as Caribou Coffee and Inspire Brands. Now as vice president of franchise development and design at A&W Restaurants, Jones will channel her expertise into driving national expansion, enhancing brand awareness, strengthening franchisor and franchisee relationships and attracting new entrepreneurial talent.
A&W Restaurants, one of the world’s best-known and most beloved quick-service brands since 1919, has more than 850 locations in 35 U.S. states and Asia, of which over 600 are single-brand A&Ws and 230 are co-branded with KFC or Long John Silver’s. For more information, click here.
SOURCE: A&W Restaurants