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title: "The Casual Pint announces addition of David Hinkle as Strategic Advisor"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/fda9eb1b-ba39-45cb-b5a4-dbb940ef9a2c
source: "Franchising.com"
original_url: https://www.franchising.com/news/20241101_the_casual_pint_announces_addition_of_david_hinkle_as_strategic_advisor.html
category: "Retail"
industry: "Retail"
published: 2024-11-01T12:00:00.000Z
modified: 2026-10-31T18:33:30.823Z
image: https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1450101499163-c8848c66ca85?w=1600&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop
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# The Casual Pint announces addition of David Hinkle as Strategic Advisor

**TL;DR:** The Casual Pint has announced the addition of David Hinkle as Strategic Advisor, leveraging his extensive background in retail and outlet growth. Hinkle's expertise includes site acquisition, feasibility analysis, and strategic planning.

*originally published in Franchising.com on 2024-11-01. [Read the original](https://www.franchising.com/news/20241101_the_casual_pint_announces_addition_of_david_hinkle_as_strategic_advisor.html).*

## Story

Hinkle’s extensive background in retail and outlet growth includes notable expertise in site acquisition, feasibility analysis, strategic planning, operational budgeting and financial structuring. Known for his forward-thinking approach and results-driven leadership, Hinkle has successfully guided private equity groups, start-ups, and mature companies through various stages of growth, positioning them for capital raisings, public offerings, and strategic exit strategies.

As Principal and Co-Founder of TORG, Hinkle has established a successful consulting firm, applying his retail and real estate insights to a wide range of companies.

Previously, as President and CEO of National Book Warehouse, Inc. (NBW), Hinkle helped expand the specialty retailer to become the fourth-largest bookseller in the United States.

In addition to his professional experience, Hinkle has served as Co-Chair of the Outlet Retail Manufacturers Association (ORMA) and is an active member of the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC), where he has earned the respected SCLS designation. He is frequently sought out as a speaker and moderator at industry conferences, including the Urban Land Institute (ULI) and ICSC events, and his insights regularly appear in both general news media and trade publications.

His appointment signals an exciting new chapter for The Casual Pint as it continues to blend high-quality craft beer with a welcoming atmosphere and exceptional food.

## Entities

- Franchising.com (publication)
- Retail (sector)
- retail growth (topic)
- site acquisition (topic)
- strategic advisor (topic)
- Outlet Retail Manufacturers Association (ORMA) (regulator)
- International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) (regulator)
- Urban Land Institute (ULI) (regulator)

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Originally reported by Franchising.com (https://www.franchising.com/news/20241101_the_casual_pint_announces_addition_of_david_hinkle_as_strategic_advisor.html). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/fda9eb1b-ba39-45cb-b5a4-dbb940ef9a2c).