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Qdoba has promoted Keith Guilbault to CEO, with plans to expand the corporate office by nearly 100 employees. Guilbault previously served as president and COO of Qdoba.
Qdoba has promoted Keith Guilbault from his previous role as president and COO. According to a recent article in Nation's Restaurant News, the executive will now serve as the brand's CEO. This comes as Qdoba's most recent move towards strengthening its team.
Earlier this month, the brand announced that Susan Daggett would be taking on the role of CFO. Outside of the leadership team, Qdoba plans to expand the corporate office by nearly 100 employees.
“We look forward to working with Keith, and believe he is ideally suited to lead Qdoba’s outstanding management team, employee base, and group of franchises as the company continues to bolster its position as a market-leading brand,” said Lance Milken of parent company Apollo Global Management.
Prior to joining the Qdoba team in 2016, Guilbault gained industry experience at Jack in the Box.
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This story was originally published in 1851 Franchise on May 14, 2018. Burnaze summarizes and links to the original reporting.
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