Eric Grundmeier Named Chief Supply Officer of REGO Restaurant Group
February 21, 2019
Fast-casual Platform Including Quiznos and Taco Del Mar Continues
Expansion of Leadership Team
DENVER–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Eric Grundmeier, a seasoned supply chain professional, has been named
Chief Supply Officer of REGO Restaurant Group – the fast-casual
restaurant platform backed by High Bluff Capital Partners that includes
Quiznos and Taco Del Mar. The news comes on the heels of the recent
appointments of President and CEO Tim Casey and Chief Brand Officer Mark
Lohmann, as REGO eyes continued expansion through strategic acquisitions.
Grundmeier, who previously served with PepperJax Grill and Qdoba, will
oversee all supply chain systems and processes, including sourcing and
quality control across the platform and for individual brands through a
shared services model.
“The supply chain is the lifeblood of restaurant operations. Our goal is
not only to establish a shared services model to drive efficiencies; we
are aiming to create a true center of excellence that greatly improves
the franchisee experience by minimizing complexity, enhancing the
economic model and ensuring we are consistently serving their needs,”
said Casey. “Eric brings a wealth of experience across the supply chain
spectrum, understands the unique challenges facing individual brands
and, perhaps most importantly, has a deep appreciation of being part of
a change-oriented culture.”
“REGO presented a tremendous opportunity to be part of a dynamic,
growing platform,” said Grundmeier. “Supply chain is a critical support
function that has a significant impact on franchisees’ day-to-day
operations. By leveraging our platform, we are able to be nimble and
scalable, to significantly enhance culinary development and to create
seamless processes for our restaurant partners that allow them to devote
their focus to what matters most: serving their customers and creating
memorably good dining experiences.”
Previously, Grundmeier served as a Vice President of Supply Chain and
Quality Assurance (QA) for PepperJax Grill and a Senior Vice President
of Manufacturing and Supply Chain for Einstein Noah Restaurant Group,
where his initiatives resulted in significant, system-wide cost savings
and increased supply chain efficiency. Earlier in his career, he served
as Vice President of Supply Chain and QA with Qdoba Restaurant
Corporation, where he worked during a fourteen-year period of rapid
growth, building up the supply chain and QA departments as the number of
restaurant locations grew from 23 to 629.
About REGO Restaurant Group / High Bluff
Capital Partners
Based in Denver, Colorado, REGO Restaurant Group is a fast-casual
restaurant platform backed by High Bluff Capital Partners. The portfolio
currently includes Quiznos, home of the original toasted sub, and Taco
del Mar, which offers coastal Mexican cuisine. REGO Restaurant Group
manages nearly 800 restaurants in 32 countries.
High Bluff Capital Partners is a private investment firm specializing in
consumer-facing companies and brands with the potential for
transformation and significant growth. The firm’s team has extensive
experience investing in, managing, leading and reinvigorating consumer
businesses across the restaurant, entertainment, food, beverage and
retail markets. More information can be found at www.highbluffcap.com.
Contacts
Media:
Hannah Arnold, LAK Public Relations
212-329-1417,
harnold@lakpr.com