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Following the recent announcement of its UK launch, US fried chicken restaurant brand Popeyes unveiled its senior team as they work on opening their first restaurant this fall.
UK CEO Tom Crowley will lead the team, consisting of: Chief Development Officer, Tom Byng; Chief Technology Officer, David Carey; and Chief Operating Officer, Neil Williamson.
UK CMO and Head of People brands are expected to be named in the near future.
Byng comes from the Fulham Shore, owner of Franco Manca and The Real Greek.
Carey is part of The Restaurant Group, where, as a digital director, he was responsible for brands including Wagamama, Frankie & Bennys and Chiquito.
According to a press release, it will drive all technologies for restaurants and consumers, building systems to streamline operations, enable frictionless guest experiences, and understand and analyze guest data.
Carey will oversee the creation and implementation of the Popeyes UK app, which will have its own delivery service.
Williamson, meanwhile, previously worked at Farmstand, where he was also COO. Previously, he held senior operational roles within Krispy Kreme UK and McDonalds.
Crowley, whose CV includes periods as MD at Giraffe Concepts and CEO at Boparan Restaurant Group, comments: The buzz around our arrival is the envy of every restaurant business and our proposition is unlike any other offering here currently.
We have assembled exactly the right blend of forward and forward thinking minds to bring it to life in a way that will be completely unique to UK guests.
He adds: “We wanted to leave a lasting legacy in UK communities in which to be well placed, with an emphasis on responsible and sustainable practices and job creation.
This embraces critical operational roles in construction, supply chain and distribution, as well as providing a direct impetus to the UK hospitality industry by hiring talent to prepare and serve our world famous products.
Popeyes is looking to open 350 new restaurants on these shores over the next 10 years as part of a European expansion plan.
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