The investment from Maple Park Capital Partners will support the 575-unit chain’s ongoing expansion into new regions, including Texas and Michigan.

The appointments include a new chief operating officer, chief growth officer, president of international and chief product ...

“Pat is an ‘operator’s operator’ who has held a variety of roles and led special projects at Bloomin’ Brands,” Mike Spanos, ...

The chain is looking to speed up its franchised growth and shrink Chipotle’s lead on the strength of its same-store sales and development incentives.