San Diego, Calif. — Mike’s Red Tacos, a San Diego-born beef Birria brand, has brought on Patrick Cunningham as chief development officer. The appointment comes on the heels of the company’s recent franchising strategy announcement and continued development momentum, with more than 200 franchise locations already in the pipeline.
Cunningham previously served as chief development officer at Bobby’s Burgers by Bobby Flay, and before that, vice president of U.S. development for Little Caesars. Cunningham also spent more than 20 years at Dunkin’ and Inspire Brands. He joins newly named company president Vincent Montanelli in the brand’s growing c-suite. Montanelli is a longtime restaurant industry executive who most recently led Wetzel’s Pretzels, where he held various leadership roles for nearly 20 years.
“We’re entering an incredible new chapter with our recent franchising growth initiative, and Patrick possesses the expertise that will help bring the Mike’s Red Tacos growth vision to life,” says Montanelli. “Patrick has an impressive track record and shares our enthusiasm for the brand. We’re thrilled to have him on board and are confident he’ll prove to new communities that the dip really is worth the drip.”
Mike’s Red Tacos has grown from a single food truck in 2021 in San Diego into a movement. The brand is now seeking experienced franchise owners and restaurant operators with strong business backgrounds and the ability to scale multiple locations. For more information, visit www.mikesredtacos.com. And https://www.mikesredtacos.com/franchising.
SOURCE: Mike’s Red Tacos