Taco Bell Competitors and Similar Companies (2024)

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Jose Armario

Bojangles

Jose Armario is Executive Vice President of Worldwide Supply Chain, Development, and Franchising for McDonald’s Corporation. In this role, Jose supports the global business in the creation and execution of their market development strategies, including market analytics, tools and metrics along with talent development support. McDonald’s Supply Chain is responsible for the procurement of all food, packaging, and premiums. Additionally, Jose’s role in leading Supply Chain includes oversight for global food safety and quality systems. Jose is also responsible for the company’s overall franchising strategy. Prior to assuming his current role, Jose served as Group President of McDonald’s Canada and Latin America, providing management oversight for the two regions in addition to his role leading international franchising. Having joined McDonald’s in 1996, Jose previously served as President of McDonald’s Latin America; Senior Vice President and International Relationship Partner for the Latin America region; and President of McDonald’s Chile. He is a member of the Board of Directors for USG Corporation, where he serves on the Audit & Compensation Committees; a director of the International Advisory Board and President’s Council of the University of Miami; the Chicago Council on Global Affairs. He earned a Master’s degree in Professional Management at the University of Miami and an Associate’s Degree in Business Administration from Miami Dade College.

Brian R. Niccol

Chipotle Mexican Grill

As Chairman and CEO of Chipotle Mexican Grill, Brian Niccol is responsible for driving the overall brand strategy and performance of over 2,700 restaurants in North America and Europe. He is passionate about Chipotle's purpose of Cultivating a Better World and bringing a truly unique dining experience to consumers. Niccol takes pride in leading a purpose-driven brand offering extraordinary ingredients that are not only fresh, but that are raised responsibly, with respect for the animals, land, and people who produce them.

John D. Cappasola Jr

Del Taco Restaurants

John D. Cappasola, Jr. has served as a director and as our President and Chief Executive Officer since July 2017. From January 2017 to July 2017, Mr. Cappasola was our President and Chief Brand Officer. From 2012 to 2016, Mr. Cappasola was our Executive Vice President and has held the position of Chief Brand Officer since February 2011. Prior to that, Mr. Cappasola served as Vice President of Marketing since being appointed to that position in March 2009. >From September 2008 to March 2009, he served as Vice President of Marketing Development. From August 2002 to September 2008, Mr. Cappasola held positions in marketing, strategic development, and operations at Blockbuster, Inc. of Dallas, Texas. Mr. Cappasola earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management from California Coast University.

Darin S. Harris

Jack in the Box

Specialties: Leadership, strategy, marketing, franchising, operations, development, real estate, sales management, mergers and acquisitions, international

Christopher J. Kempczinski

McDonald's

Christopher John Kempczinski (born 1967/1968) is an American business executive, and the president and chief executive officer (CEO) of McDonald's Corporation.

Paul Brown

Arby's

CEO of Inspire Brands, a multi-brand restaurant company whose portfolio includes nearly than 32,000 Arby's, Buffalo Wild Wings, Baskin-Robbins, Dunkin', Jimmy John's, Rusty Taco, and SONIC Drive-In restaurants worldwide.

Nathan Poerr

Burger King

Nathan Poerr works at Burger King and a Chief Executive Officer at Burger King and is based in Esbon, Kansas.

Andrew T. Cathy

Chick-fil-A

John Chidsey

Subway

John Walker Chidsey (born June 11, 1962) is an American businessman and attorney who has served as CEO of Subway since November 2019. He was formerly the executive chairman and CEO of Burger King Corporation. He is a director and member of the audit committee for HealthSouth Corporation. He previously was chairman and CEO for two corporate divisions of Cendant Corporation from January 1996 to March 2003.

Ned Lyerly

Hardee's Food Systems Inc

Ned Lyerly is the CEO at Carl's Jr. Restaurants Llc.Previously, Ned was the President, International at Carpinteria, California.Ned earned his Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Business Administration and Management, General from UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School.

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