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Panchero’s announces corporate changes

July 13, 2011

Panchero’s Mexican Grill has announced the hiring of Barry Nelson as the company’s new vice president of operations. Nelson brings more than 25 years of experience in the restaurant industry. He spent 10 years with Papa John’s working with both corporate and franchise operations, including positions as store manager, district manager, franchise business director and operating partner with the master franchise in Alberta, Canada.

Jenni Knock also has joined the corporate team at Panchero’s as the controller. Knock spent 14 years with Kinseth Hospitality Companies, where she was staff accountant, internal auditor/traveling accountant, accounting manager, IT support and assistant controller.

Panchero’s Franchise Corporation has promoted Reid Travis to director of marketing. Travis was previously social and new media project manager for Panchero’s. He has been with the company since 2009.

Panchero’s has more than 50 locations in 17 states. The company plans to have 60 restaurants open across the country by the end of 2011.