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2012 Top 100 Movers & Shakers: Zoës Kitchen No. 2

May 8, 2012

Zoës Kitchen

Birmingham, Ala. / No. of units: 54

Kevin Miles was promoted to president of Zoës Kitchen in March 2011. Since his appointment, the chain has shown no signs of slowing down. The company grew at a rate of almost 40 percent in 2011 and closed the year with 54 locations across 12 states. New restaurants are scheduled to open this year in the markets of Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas; Raleigh-Cary, N.C.; and Columbus, Georgia. Miles said he adheres to the growth philosophy established by former company president Greg Dollarhyde: Stay the course.