DALLAS Brinker International Inc., parent of Chili's Grill & Bar and other casual-dining brands, said Monday it has named Carin Stutz senior vice president and chief operating officer of global business development.
Stutz most recently was executive vice president of operations for Applebee's International Inc. She also has served in a variety of leadership roles at Wendy's International Inc., Sodexo USA and Nutri/System Inc.
Stutz's new position was previously held by John Reale, whom Brinker promoted earlier this year to president of global business development.
"Carin's extensive background in restaurant operations and franchise management will be instrumental in helping the Brinker global development team achieve our goal to establish 500 international restaurants by 2014," Reale said.
At Brinker, Stutz will oversee restaurant operations for 205 international locations, working with franchisees and serving as a member of the Brinker global leadership team. She also will direct international franchise business reviews.
Stutz currently serves as secretary and a board member for the Women's Foodservice Forum.
Brinker International has nearly 1,700 restaurants in 28 nations. In addition to Chili's, its brands include On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina and Maggiano's Little Italy.
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