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The
Krystal Company Names Omar Janjua as CEO
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Seasoned Restaurant
Executive Brings Right Credentials for Growth
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Atlanta,
GA – January 2015 / Newsmaker Alert / The
Krystal Company®, famous for its iconic square burgers, announces
the appointment of Omar Janjua as the company’s President and Chief Executive
Officer, effective January 21st.
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As
CEO, Janjua will oversee the executive team, more than 350 restaurants
and 6,000 employees in 11 states. He brings more than 35 years of quick
service restaurant experience to The Krystal Company, having most recently
served as President for Sonic® Restaurants, Inc. and Chief Operations
Officer for Sonic Industries. Prior to Sonic, he served as Executive Vice
President and Chief Operating Officer for The Steak ‘n Shake Company. Before
Steak ‘n Shake, Janjua worked for 18 years with YUM! Brands, Inc. in its
Pizza Hut operations, holding various leadership positions.
“Krystal
is a brand with a unique position in the marketplace that enjoys a special
relationship with its guests,” Janjua said. “I look forward to working
with the team to expand the passion and loyalty that runs so deep in the
brand history to a new and widening consumer base.”
Acquired
by the Argonne Capital Group
in 2012, The Krystal Company is the oldest quick service restaurant chain
in the South and the second oldest in the United States.
“Argonne’s
success is built on investment into proven brands and partnership with
leaders who can drive those businesses to further heights,” said Michael
Klump, President, CEO and Founder of Argonne Capital. “We are excited to
have him as part of our team and know his extensive experience and strategic
abilities will help lead The Krystal Company into a period of increased
consumer relevance, growth and profitability.”
About
The Krystal Company®
Founded
in Chattanooga, Tennessee, in 1932, The Krystal Company® is the oldest
quick service restaurant chain in the South. More than 80 years later,
its hamburgers are still served fresh, hot off the grill on the iconic
square bun at more than 350 restaurants in 11 states. Krystal’s Atlanta-based
Restaurant Support Center, serves a team of 6,000 employees. For more information,
visit www.Krystal.com or www.facebook.com/Krystal
or follow the brand on Twitter
and Instagram @Krystal.
About
Argonne Capital Group®
Argonne
Capital Group (www.ArgonneCapital.com)
is a private investment firm focused on investments in the multi-unit restaurant,
retail and service industries, where the firm targets between $25 – $75
million of equity per transaction. Argonne also has a significant presence
in multi-tenant retail real estate through its RCG Ventures platform. In
aggregate, Argonne and its affiliates have over $700 million of equity
under management.
Media
Contact:
Kim
Miller
Ink
Link Marketing
for
The Krystal Company
866-252-1750
ext. 101 |