Photo Credits: Happy Joe’s, Inspire Brands, Long John Silvers,Starbucks Corp., and Texas Road House
CHIEF OPERATOR CHANGES
Happy Joe’s
Dynamic Restaurant Holdings has appointed Thomas Sacco, a 30-year restaurant executive as the new transformational CEO, chief happiness officer and president of its two restaurant brands: Happy Joe’s Pizza & Ice Cream Parlors, a Midwest pizza chain, and Tony Sacco’s Coal Oven Kitchen, which boasts locations in Florida, Indiana, Ohio, and Michigan. Before joining Dynamic Restaurant Holdings, Sacco led the image refresh and revitalized franchised growth at Ponderosa Steakhouse & Buffet and Bonanza Family Restaurant, both domestically and internationally, for the legacy brands. In addition, he was instrumental in the national expansion of Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse, and Ghirardelli Chocolate & Ice Cream Shoppes. “I am extremely excited and honored to work with two unique, fan-favorite concepts that are so different, but both compete extremely well in different pizza segments of the restaurant industry,” Sacco stated. “Both brands offer great growth and financial potential to the hundreds of markets across America where happy places are needed, especially during these depressing COVID-19 times. When unit sales are up during a pandemic, which we are experiencing, you know your brands are winners!”
PATRICK GRISMER Retired EVP and CFO Starbucks Corp.
Inspire Brands Inspire Brands announced that Michael Haley has joined
the company as president and managing director of international. At Inspire, Haley will be responsible for driving the international growth and development for Inspire’s portfolio of brands, which include Arby’s, Dunkin’, Buffalo Wild Wings, and Jimmy John’s. “Michael brings a deep background in international
restaurant operations, coupled with experience in business development, food, and marketing, making him a great fit for this role at Inspire,” CEO Paul Brown said. “Additionally, he deeply understands the needs of businesses that operate internationally and how to best support global franchisees. We see great growth potential for our brands internationally, and Michael will play a key role in delivering on that objective.”
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RACHEL RUGGERI EVP and CFO Starbucks Corp.
JERRY MORGAN President Texas RoadHouse
Haley was most recently based in London as the chief partnership officer at Pret A Manger, where he held global responsibility for Pret’s Partnership shops. Prior to Pret A Manger, he spent more than 14 years with Starbucks Coffee Company in Seattle, Amsterdam, and London. While at the company, Haley led the development for Starbucks licensed and franchised stores across Europe, Middle East and Africa. Haley is based at Inspire’s Global Support Center in
Atlanta.
Long John Silver’s Blain Shortreed has been named the new CEO of Long John Silver’s. Shortreed joined the company in January 2019 as COO, responsible for franchise and company operations. In June 2019, he was promoted to president, adding the responsibilities of marketing, human resources, and development.
Prior to joining Long John Silver’s, Shortreed spent 28 years at YUM! Brands in various leadership roles, including managing director of Pizza Hut’s Middle East/North Africa Division, as well as vice president of operations for Pizza Hut USA. In this capacity, Shortreed led operations for more than 6,000 restaurants and spearheaded the brand’s World Class Operations initiative. “We’re excited to have Blain on board to lead our fleet
of restaurants into the future,” said Rick Duffy, chairman of the Long John Silver’s Board of Directors. “Since our launch in 1969, Long John Silver’s mission has been to make the unique seafood experience from the coasts accessible to everyone. While our core offerings still enjoy popularity with people across the country, we knew it was time for new investments and leadership to ensure we’re serving treasured moments to every guest, while becoming ‘America’s Favorite Seafood Restaurant.’ Based on the progress we’ve made since Blain came aboard, we’re confident he is the right person to lead this charge of change.”
BRIAN KRAUSE Chief Development Officer Focus Brands
TOM SACCO CEO
Happy Joe’s
MICHAEL HALEY President Inspire Brands
BLAIN SHORTREED CEO
Long John Silver’s
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