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title: "Bar Louie Names New Executives"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/376195cc-bd94-4689-bcb4-57e80a55be2a
source: "Franchising.com"
original_url: https://www.franchising.com/news/20240329_bar_louie_names_new_executives.html
category: "Casual dining"
industry: "Restaurants"
segment: "Casual dining"
published: 2024-03-29T12:00:00.000Z
modified: 2026-10-31T20:00:42.893Z
image: https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1561758033-d89a9ad46330?w=1600&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop
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# Bar Louie Names New Executives

**TL;DR:** Bar Louie has named Brian DeHart as Vice President of Franchise Operations and Steve Culbert as Vice President of Franchise Sales and Administration. The company has also finalized a five-unit agreement to bring Bar Louie to the Chicago and Indianapolis markets.

*originally published in Franchising.com on 2024-03-29. [Read the original](https://www.franchising.com/news/20240329_bar_louie_names_new_executives.html).*

## Story

Brian DeHart will assume the role of Vice President of Franchise Operations, bringing his extensive experience to drive operational innovation. Steve Culbert has joined as Vice President of Franchise Sales and Administration, leveraging his expertise to enhance franchise owner relations and develop advanced sales strategies.

“I am thrilled to welcome Brian and Steve to our leadership team as I am confident they will significantly enhance and improve our business and franchise activities,” said CEO Brian Wright.

A recently finalized five-unit agreement with a prominent Midwest-based hotel group is set to bring Bar Louie to the vibrant Chicago and Indianapolis markets. .

As Vice President of Franchise Operations, DeHart will oversee all aspects of operations for both franchise locations and new locations. His expertise will be critical to ensuring consistency across the brand, in addition to providing support for franchise owners. With a background as Director of Operations for 5 1/2 years, Brian brings a wealth of experience, including being awarded Bar Louie’s “DO of the Year” in 2023. Prior to that, he served as General Manager for nearly six years at the brand’s Geneva, IL location.

In his role as VP of Franchise Sales and Administration, Culbert will spearhead franchise development, manage franchisee relations and sales, and oversee Bar Louie’s corporate locations in Florida. With over three decades of industry experience including roles at Carrabba’s, Bennigan’s, Einstein’s Bagels and Tijuana Flats, Culbert brings a wealth of industry knowledge to his new position.

Bar Louie recently unveiled a more contemporary restaurant layout and design at their high-traffic Nashville location featuring upscale-yet-approachable finishes throughout the dining room. The modern redesign was chosen specifically for the Nashville location and demonstrates the unique flexibility that can be customized to match the feel and needs of the community, providing a localized experience that customers crave and appreciate.

## Entities

- Franchising.com (publication)
- QSR (sector)
- franchise expansion (topic)
- Chicago (location)
- Indianapolis (location)
- executive appointments (topic)
- restaurant redesign (topic)
- Bar Louie (company)
- Brian Wright (person)
- unit development (topic)
- Brian DeHart (person)
- Steve Culbert (person)

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Originally reported by Franchising.com (https://www.franchising.com/news/20240329_bar_louie_names_new_executives.html). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/376195cc-bd94-4689-bcb4-57e80a55be2a).