San Antonio — Whataburger® has named QSR finance veteran Ryan Moore as its next chief financial officer. Moore joins Whataburger July 31, bringing deep restaurant experience to help guide the company’s financial strategy as the brand continues to grow.
“Ryan is a proven financial leader with deep experience in the restaurant industry and a strong track record of helping brands navigate periods of meaningful growth,” says Debbie Stroud, Whataburger’s president and CEO. “He’s a collaborative leader who understands that when you invest wisely in your people, your operations and the customer experience, stronger financial results follow. He also understands how to create sustainable growth while protecting the qualities that have made Whataburger an iconic brand for 76 years. I’m excited to welcome Ryan to our leadership team as we continue building for the future.”
Moore’s 16 years of restaurant finance leadership include 6 years as chief financial officer of Torchy’s Tacos and 10 years at Taco Bell, where he served as vice president of finance. His experience includes helping restaurant brands grow beyond their core markets, aligning investment with growth and preparing organizations for their next stage.
Moore succeeds Janelle Sykes, who will retire in September after more than 6 years with Whataburger. Sykes joined the company in February 2020 and has served as its chief financial officer through the most expansive period of growth in the brand’s history as Whataburger grew from 860 restaurants across 11 states to nearly 1,200 across a 17-state footprint today.
Sykes will work alongside Moore through September to support a seamless transition in Whataburger’s financial leadership.
Born in Texas and headquartered in San Antonio, Whataburger has grown to over 1,100 restaurants across 17 states. For more information, visit www.Whataburger.com.
SOURCE: Whataburger