Subway taps former Burger King exec Jonathan – Business News
Sandwich chain Subway on Monday named former Burger King government Jonathan Fitzpatrick as its CEO beginning July 28, tapping a fast-food industry veteran to elevate gross sales and help broaden its business globally.
Most just lately, Fitzpatrick served as president and CEO of automotive companies firm Driven Brands. Prior to that, he held a number of management positions in Burger King, together with government vice president, and chief model and operations officer.
Jonathan Fitzpatrick, Subway’s new CEO, held a number of management positions in Burger King, together with government vice president, and chief model and operations officer. Subway Restaurants
Subway, which operates almost 37,000 eating places worldwide, was purchased by non-public equity firm Roark Capital about two years in the past in a deal that valued the company at up to $9.55 billion, together with debt.
Fitzpatrick replaces John Chidsey, who stepped down on the finish of final yr after 5 years on the helm.
Subway, which operates almost 37,000 eating places worldwide, was purchased by non-public equity firm Roark Capital about two years in the past in a deal that valued the company at up to $9.55 billion, together with debt. dpa/image alliance through Getty Images
The company mentioned Fitzpatrick will work with interim CEO Carrie Walsh during the transition.
