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Farmer Boys promotes franchise director to VP

Farmer Boys has promoted John Lucas, who has worked for the brand since 2017 as a franchise business consultant and as director of franchise operations, to vice president of brand consistency. Provided

July 1, 2020

Farmer Boys has promoted John Lucas, who has worked for the brand since 2017 as a franchise business consultant and as director of franchise operations, to vice president of brand consistency. He is now responsible for ensuring that Farmer Boys maintains consistent operational standards, according to a company press release.

"It has been one of the greatest highlights of my career to be part of the Farmer Boys family these past few years, and I couldn't be more excited to keep this strong organization growing," he said in the release. "Our guests know and love Farmer Boys for our exceptional service, great food and streamlined operations, and I look forward to continuing to grow upon our current systems and excellent reputation."

During Lucas' tenure with Farmer Boys, he has overseen the system's franchised locations and was the driving force behind the brand's improved drive-thru service times. He also has more than 30 years of hospitality and restaurant experience and has held operational and managerial positions at Andre Boudin Bakeries, Starbucks and Marriott Hotels.

"John's experience and success at Farmer Boys speaks for itself. He knows the ins and outs of our operations and has an impressive track record. I feel confident that John will lead our operations team to continued success in his new role," Dave Wetzel, president and chief operating officer of Farmer Boys, said in the release.

Founded was founded in 1981 as a farm-to-table fast casual restaurant chain serving award-winning burgers, all-day breakfast, stacked sandwiches, hand-chopped salads and hand-breaded zucchini sticks and onion rings.