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title: "Fuzzy’s Taco Shop Announces Scott Shotter as Chief Operating Officer"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/9a9413e9-57fd-4c6e-8eff-3f092a131672
source: "Franchising.com"
original_url: https://www.franchising.com/news/20211229_fuzzys_taco_shop_announces_scott_shotter_as_chief_operating_officer.html
category: "Mexican"
industry: "Restaurants"
segment: "Mexican"
topics: ["People"]
published: 2021-12-29T12:00:00.000Z
modified: 2026-11-01T22:33:08.144Z
image: https://imgs.franchising.com/brands/social/fuzzystacoshop.jpg
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# Fuzzy’s Taco Shop Announces Scott Shotter as Chief Operating Officer

**TL;DR:** Fuzzy's Taco Shop has appointed Scott Shotter as Chief Operating Officer, bringing over 20 years of franchise and operations experience. Shotter previously served as President of Condado Tacos and CEO of Backyard Burgers, and worked with Fuzzy's Taco Shop CEO Paul Damico at Moe's Southwest Grill.

*originally published in Franchising.com on 2021-12-29. [Read the original](https://www.franchising.com/news/20211229_fuzzys_taco_shop_announces_scott_shotter_as_chief_operating_officer.html).*

## Story

IRVING, TX - Fuzzy’s Taco Shop announces franchise veteran Scott Shotter as Chief Operating Officer. The Texas-based restaurant group is recognized for their Baja-style fare.

Most recently, Shotter served as President of Condado Tacos, and prior to that was CEO of Backyard Burgers. Notably, Shotter and Fuzzy’s Taco Shop CEO Paul Damico served together at Moe’s Southwest Grill as Vice President and CEO, respectively, and led the team responsible for the growth of the brand between 2009-2016.

“Scott is a tenured restaurant industry veteran and a highly skilled operator,” says Paul Damico, CEO of Fuzzy’s Taco Shop. “With the robust growth planned for Fuzzy’s, it is beneficial to add someone to the team with extensive experience. Scott’s experience matches the exact needs for the operational leadership role we were looking to fill at Fuzzy’s.”

Shotter describes building relationships and trust with the Fuzzy’s Taco Shop franchisees as one of his biggest goals in his first few months as COO. “Franchisee success is my primary focus, because the success of the franchisees is the success of the company.”

Maintaining the unique experience at Fuzzy’s is one of Shotter’s primary objectives as the brand grows. “What makes Fuzzy’s so special is that it’s a hybrid fast casual concept with a full bar approach,” explains Shotter. “The Fuzzy’s model offers a convenient and casual experience to guests while serving delicious food that’s made from scratch in house daily.”

Preserving the culture of the brand is also a key focus for Shotter in his role. “Fuzzy’s is known for its laid-back atmosphere and chill vibes. That’s what our fans love so much about us,” adds Shotter. “As we add new franchisees, retaining the ‘badass culture’ of the brand is going to be a crucial part of my role.”

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## Entities

- Franchising.com (publication)
- Restaurants (sector)
- restaurant industry (topic)
- executive appointment (topic)
- franchise operations (topic)
- Fuzzy's Taco Shop (company)
- Moe's Southwest Grill (company)
- Paul Damico (person)

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Originally reported by Franchising.com (https://www.franchising.com/news/20211229_fuzzys_taco_shop_announces_scott_shotter_as_chief_operating_officer.html). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/9a9413e9-57fd-4c6e-8eff-3f092a131672).