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GRUBBRR Hires New Chief Operations Officer

by Katie Lee February 23, 2022

Boca Raton, Fla. — GRUBBRR, the commerce automation company at the forefront of self-ordering technologies, has hired Patrick Laney as its new chief operations officer. “In the next 10 years, I expect to walk into most fast food, retail and grocers in the United States and transact on a kiosk provided by GRUBBRR,” Laney says. As COO, Laney steps into a pivotal role for GRUBBRR’s scaling, bolstering these efforts by defining and implementing an overall strategy for infrastructure optimization. Prior to joining GRUBBRR, Laney co-founded Performance Drone Works (PDW). He …

February 23, 2022

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Pilot Company Diversifies Leadership Team as Part of 2022 Growth Strategy

by Katie Lee February 23, 2022

Knoxville, Tenn. — Pilot Company, the largest operator of travel centers in North America, has announced its 2022 strategic growth plan and the addition of four vice presidents to its leadership team. Pilot Company is investing significantly in growing and enhancing its travel center network this year with plans to add more than 34 locations, including 14 new travel centers and over 20 dealer sites. In partnership with Southern Tire Mart, the two companies are expecting to add 40 new Southern Tire Mart at Pilot Flying J (STMPFJ) service centers …

February 23, 2022

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Bonchon Adds to Leadership Team

by Katie Lee February 23, 2022

Dallas — Bonchon, the popular global restaurant concept known for Korean fried chicken, has promoted Greg Buchanan from senior vice president of development to chief administration officer. Originally joining the team in 2019, Buchanan brought with him both wisdom and leadership that led to the launch of new business strategies that have ultimately led Bonchon to become one of the fastest growing brands in its category today. In his new role, Buchanan will lead the U.S. finance, accounting and supply chain teams in addition to his current work leading franchise …

February 23, 2022

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EchoPark Automotive Names First Chief Operating Officer

by Katie Lee February 17, 2022

Charlotte, N.C. — Sonic Automotive, Inc., one of the nation’s largest automotive retailers, has promoted Thomas “Tim” Keen to become the first chief operating officer of EchoPark Automotive, the company’s rapidly growing nationwide pre-owned vehicle segment. Keen has spent nearly 30 years in the automotive industry and has been with Sonic Automotive for the past 15 years, holding a variety of regional leadership positions with the company’s franchised dealerships. In 2014, Keen was named divisional vice president of EchoPark Automotive, where he was instrumental in developing the EchoPark model and …

February 17, 2022

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AMC Theatres® Creates & Hires New Position: VP of Growth Strategy

by Katie Lee February 11, 2022

Leawood, Kan. — AMC Theatres, the largest theatrical exhibitor in the United States and in the world, has made a critical hire as it prepares to expand its business into the multibillion-dollar retail popcorn industry. Ellen Copaken, formally of Frito-Lay and Hostess Brands, will join AMC as the vice president, growth strategy, beginning February 18. In this newly created role, Copaken will lead AMC’s implementation of growth ideas related to the sale to consumers of popcorn outside AMC’s historic in-theatre channel. She will report to Mark Pearson, chief strategy officer, …

February 11, 2022

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RNR Tire Express Appoints 3 New Executives to National Team

by Katie Lee February 10, 2022

Tampa, Fla. — RNR Tire Express, a national tire and wheel franchise retailer, has appointed three new executives to the brand’s national leadership team. These include the promotions of Tracy Cintron to the role of franchise director and Candace Lovett to national marketing director, as well as the recent addition of Susan Vice to serve as the company’s new financial controller. Cintron, who had previously served as franchise coordinator for RNR, will continue helping franchisees in their store development efforts and will begin playing a more central role in their …

February 10, 2022

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Clean Juice Names Chief Marketing Officer

by Katie Lee February 10, 2022

Charlotte, N.C. — Clean Juice®, a leading national USDA-certified organic juice bar franchise, has promoted B. Quick Chadwick to the position of chief marketing officer. He previously served as vice president of marketing. As the newest member of the C-suite, Chadwick will continue his role in developing and leading all marketing and public relations efforts across a multitude of traditional and digital channels as Clean Juice continues to experience rapid growth across the nation. Additionally, he will assist the marketing programs for Clean Juice’s sister franchise brand, freecoat nails®, the …

February 10, 2022

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Wienerschnitzel Promotes J.R. Galardi to CEO

by Katie Lee February 8, 2022

Irvine, Calif. — Wienerschnitzel, the world’s largest hot dog franchise, has promoted J.R. Galardi to the role of chief executive officer, effective February 1, 2022. The title of CEO has been added to his current position as company president, which he has held since 2017. In his expanded role, Galardi will oversee all Galardi Group Inc. concepts including Wienerschnitzel, Tastee Freez and Hamburger Stand. Having grown up with the brand, Galardi brings two decades of unique insight and experience to his elevated leadership role. His first job was with Wienerschnitzel …

February 8, 2022

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Good Times Welcomes SVP of Operations at Good Times Burgers & Frozen Custard

by Katie Lee February 3, 2022

Golden, Colo. — Good Times Restaurants Inc., operator of Bad Daddy’s Burger Bar and Good Times Burgers & Frozen Custard, has named Donald L. Stack as its new senior vice president of operations; he will succeed Scott Lefever in this role on February 7, 2022. Lefever will continue to be employed by the company through his retirement on March 31, 2022. “We are excited to announce the addition of Don to our Good Times Burgers & Frozen Custard team,” says Ryan Zink, president and chief executive officer. “Don brings 45 …

February 3, 2022

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The St. Regis San Francisco Appoints New Director of Restaurant Operations

by Katie Lee February 2, 2022

San Francisco — The St. Regis San Francisco, the city’s premier address for luxury accommodations, gracious service and timeless elegance, has appointed Christopher Williams to the position of director of restaurant operations. A certified sommelier and accomplished restaurant industry veteran, Williams joins the property with over a decade of experience in the industry. Williams is a native of Georgia and began his career waiting tables at Maggiano’s Little Italy in Atlanta. By 2011 he took his first leadership position as captain at Atlanta’s Restaurant Eugene. Williams most recently worked at …

February 2, 2022

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