Orlando, Fla. — Tony Roma’s, the world’s largest casual-dining concept renowned for its ribs, has appointed Mohaimina ‘Mina’ Haque as chief executive officer. She is the first female CEO to helm the 52-year-old brand.
Mina Haque, Esq., is a seasoned attorney and founder of The Law Office of Mohaimina Haque, PLLC. Since 2021, she has served as Tony Roma’s outside counsel, managing global legal matters and providing strategic guidance. An Official Member of the Forbes Business Council, Mina’s deep expertise in business and franchise law has been pivotal in driving the brand’s recent transformation.
“I’m truly honored to lead Tony Roma’s through this exciting chapter as we’ve already made incredible strides,” says Haque. “I’m eager to continue building on this momentum, reinvigorating the passion and innovation that has made Tony Roma’s a household name for generations.”
During her tenure as interim CEO, Haque focused on strategies that attracted a broader range of customers, reshaped the company’s Environmental, Social and Corporate Governance (ESG) initiatives, and laid the groundwork for Tony Roma’s future growth.
Haque has spearheaded a comprehensive review of Tony Roma’s operations, identifying and eliminating inefficiencies to reduce costs and enhance productivity across global locations. This rigorous operational optimization is a blueprint for other restaurants seeking resilience in a competitive market. Additionally, she has realigned Tony Roma’s offerings to match the evolving tastes and expectations of modern diners, strengthening the brand and positioning it as a leader in the rapidly changing restaurant industry.
“I’ve spent the past year studying the challenges that our industry faces and implementing targeted solutions,” Haque says. “The strategies we’ve executed at Tony Roma’s, including operational optimization and adapting to changing consumer preferences, can serve as valuable lessons for the wider restaurant sector. By adopting these approaches, our goal is to improve our franchisees’ viability and success in the long term.”
Tony Roma’s restaurants is headquartered in Orlando, Fla., with a presence in 20 countries. The first Tony Roma’s restaurant opened 50 years ago in North Miami, Fla. Tony Roma’s is a full-service, casual dining family restaurant serving premier BBQ dishes including its world-famous ribs, steaks, seafood, chicken, burgers and more. For more information, visit www.tonyromas.com.
SOURCE: Tony Roma’s