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Atlanta,
GA – December 2021 / Newsmaker Alert / As part of its strategic
plan to accelerate new restaurant openings and new consumer markets for
Krystal Restaurants, the brand has
named a dedicated Vice President of Real Estate & Construction. Dan
James assumed the role on November 15, 2021 and has immediately taken
charge of real estate acquisitions, lease negotiations, build-outs, and
other matters related to corporate and franchise physical restaurant space.
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“Making
Krystal one of the most attractive franchise opportunities in the industry
is key to our expansion strategy,” shared Thomas
Stager, CEO for the brand. “Dan brings keen insight and unmatched expertise
in the restaurant and hospitality space. His talents and skills match perfectly
with the rest of the executive leadership team and he shares our vision
for bringing Krystal back to the forefront of the quick service field.”
Dan James brings an impressive
background in restaurant-related real estate and development, with more
than 35 years overseeing real estate and construction for multiple top
brands in the quick service industry. Most recently, Dan served as Chief
Development Officer and Director of Real Estate Development for two Multi-Brand
Burger King franchises throughout the Southeast and Gulf States. He also
served as Chief Development Officer at Taco John’s International, Vice
President of Real Estate for Arby’s Restaurant Group and RTM Restaurant
Group, Real Estate Manager for McDonald’s Corporation, and as Director
of Real Estate for Hardee’s Food Systems. Dan excels at site identification,
deal pipeline management and contract negotiations. He works hand in hand
with corporate and franchise development teams to ensure quick, streamlined
openings in key strategic markets and is known for being a tactical thinker
when it comes to achieving mutually beneficial relationships for all stakeholders.
Dan is a graduate of Franklin College, where he earned his bachelor’s degree
in Business.
“It is with great excitement
that we welcome Dan aboard as we embark on a vibrant future for this legendary
brand,” said Stager. “Without a doubt, current and future Krystal franchisees
have a dynamic leader supporting them in opening new Krystal Restaurants
as well as new markets who are clamoring for the fan-favorite flavors of
the South.”
About Krystal Restaurants,
LLC
Headquartered in Atlanta,
GA, Krystal Restaurants LLC is the
original quick-service restaurant chain in the South. Krystal hamburgers
have been served fresh and hot off the grill on the iconic square bun since
1932. The company proudly serves the classics, but over the years, they’ve
never been afraid to innovate.
Krystal has grown to be in
10 states with nearly 300 restaurants and continues to deliver a one-of-a-kind
taste experience through their unique menu items that are offered at a
great price. The company’s Atlanta-based Restaurant Support Center serves
a team of more than 3,500 employees. In 2019, the company was selected
to USA
TODAY’s Top-10 Best Regional Fast Food List.
For more information, visit
www.Krystal.com
or follow them on
Facebook
or Instagram.
Media Contact:
Kim
Miller
Ink Link Marketing
for Krystal Restaurants
305-333-2809 |