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Krystal
Announces New SVP of Operations
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Atlanta,
GA – October 2015 / Newsmaker Alert / Krystal®,
the southern brand known for its iconic square burgers, announces that
Scott Gallagher has assumed the role of Senior Vice President of Operations,
effective immediately. He will report to President and Chief Executive
Officer Omar Janjua.
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 “We
have been laser-focused on rebuilding our brand by investing in major renovations
and new restaurant openings, but we’re also committed to strengthening
our core operations and to providing an elevated guest experience. I have
worked with Scott previously and he understands how to structure and motivate
teams to provide the experience that leads to an accelerated return on
the investment,” Janjua said. “We are delighted to have someone of Scott’s
caliber and background lead our company operations.”
Gallagher
joined the company earlier this year as Vice President, New Assets and
Implementation to drive all aspects of restaurant refurbishment and new-build
implementation in support for more than 230 company-owned restaurants and
6,000 employees.
Gallagher
is a 30-year veteran of the restaurant industry and has been recognized
for improving revenue, profitability, operations and overall business performance
in growth and brand turnaround situations. Most recently, Gallagher served
for eight years as the division president, Southeast for Steak N Shake.
Prior to Steak N Shake, he spent more than 15 years at Chili’s Grill &
Bar/Brinker International with the last eight years of his tenure as a
regional director.
About
The Krystal Company®
Founded
in Chattanooga, Tennessee, in 1932, The Krystal Company is the oldest quick
service restaurant chain in the South. Its hamburgers are still served
fresh and 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.
Media
Contact:
Catherine
Diaz
866-252-1750
x116
Ink
Link Marketing
for
The Krystal Company® |
