QSR Magazine reports that Esperto Hospitality Group appointed Todd Madlener as president and chief development officer and Ryan Murrin as chief marketing officer following its acquisition of Daddy’s Chicken Shack. The appointments support the restaurant operator’s plans to develop the chicken brand in New Jersey and, over time, along the East Coast.
Madlener brings more than three decades of restaurant and franchise experience, including 21 years at Red Robin and leadership roles with MAD Greens and Coolgreens. His responsibilities include franchise expansion and the operating systems needed to support new restaurants.
Murrin’s background includes 15 years at Chipotle, a chief marketing officer role at Pancheros, and experience with consumer brands. He also previously worked with Daddy’s Chicken Shack. Together, the hires add operational and marketing expertise ahead of the planned Tinton Falls debut.
