Managing Partner - Hooters - Boca Raton, FL
(2016-01 - 2026-01)
Elevated to Managing Partner with 5% equity stake (2016) in recognition of 23 years of exceptional performance and contribution to franchise growth. Assumed strategic P&L for South Florida and Las Vegas Casino portfolio, directing regional hiring, special events programming, retail merchandising, and community marketing. Led team of 55 reporting directly to CEO.
General Manager - Hooters - Boca Raton, FL
(2000-01 - 2016-01)
Store Manager - Hooters - Boca Raton, FL
(1993-01 - 2000-01)
Director of Merchandising & Retail - Hooters - Boca Raton, FL
(2000-01 - 2026-01)
Franchisee Operations (Multi-Unit Portfolio) - Hooters – Boca Raton, FL - South Florida
(1993-01 - 2026-01)
Franchisee of Hooters of America, LTP Management, with 14 locations in South Florida; 2025: $58M revenue, ~900 employees.
- Grew Boca Raton location from $3M (2009) to $4.75M AUV (2.8% CAGR) over 17 years, outpacing casual dining industry growth rates during structural headwinds including post-recession recovery, competitive market saturation, and COVID-19 pandemic disruption. Positioned store in top quartile (4 of 14) of regional portfolio through operational efficiency and targeted 5-mile radius marketing.
- Orchestrated strategic relocation to Fort Lauderdale after Boca Raton closure (March 2026), reversing -3.2% sales decline to +4.42% YoY growth within 4 months. Executed comprehensive operational turnaround — staff training, systems optimization, and community repositioning — achieving only positive same-store sales trajectory in portfolio during transition.
- Drove Hooters-branded merchandise revenue to $1M annually; consistently grew sales 10% YoY across 15-locations, expanding in-store retail footprint and optimizing vendor partnerships to improve inventory velocity.
- Recognized as General Manager of the Year (2007, 2022) for sales excellence, financial performance, and mission alignment; 9x recipient of Marketing General Manager award for driving community involvement, fundraising, and customer loyalty.
- Oversaw construction-phase coordination and buildout for 3 Hooters locations across South Florida and Las Vegas Casino, training ~200 FOH, BOH, and retail teams.
- Implemented quarterly sales contests (1–2 per quarter) targeting key revenue categories, driving 3–5% incremental sales uplift per campaign while building staff engagement and morale.
- Orchestrated corporate entertainment initiatives including MLB, college, and NFL ticket procurement and client distribution across franchise, achieving top-3 sales during peak sports seasons.
- Directed companywide liquor rollouts, cocktail menu development, and marketing committee oversight impacting entire store portfolio.
- Partnered with IT leadership and hands-on programming to optimize POS system performance (Aloha) - set-up, testing, and implementing quarterly menu updates and promotional tools to improve point-of-sale efficiency, resulting in greater up-time and employee satisfaction.
- Managed Hooters-branded merchandising program and internal uniform procurement; introduced in-store retail operation across franchise resulting in ~$1M annual retail sales.
- Scaled Boca Raton Instagram to top 5 nationwide ranking (136K follower), translating viral social engagement to earn media coverage, including Fox News, NY Post, Daily Mail.
- Led store-level marketing and public relations initiatives, strengthening brand presence and community positioning in South Florida market resulting in increased store revenue on event day.
- Coordinated regional promotions and strategic partnerships with Boca Raton Fire Department, Florida Atlantic University, Tri County Humane Society, Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce, and Boca Raton Little League earning community goodwill and store traffic.
