TGI Fridays® Bolsters Leadership Team with Appointment of Ray Risley to U.S. President & Chief Operating Officer and Nik Rupp to President of International Markets and Chief Financial Officer
DALLAS, Dec. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- TGI Fridays®, the world's first casual bar and grill, announced today the hiring of Ray Risley as U.S President and Chief Operating Officer and Nik Rupp as President of International Markets and Chief Financial Officer. Both will report directly to CEO Weldon Spangler as the company continues to implement a growth plan to revitalize the iconic brand globally.
- Prior to that, he was President and COO of Front Burner Society, where he was integral to the growth of the Whiskey Cake Kitchen and Bar concept.
- TGI Fridays is also announcing the hiring of Nik Rupp as Chief Financial Officer and President of International.
- Mr. Rupp most recently held the role of COO at Papa Murphy's International, subsequent to serving as the company's CFO.
- This news comes as TGI Fridays continues the revitalization of its brand, including reinvigorating many of its legacy menu offerings.