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Popeyes CEO added to Franchise Association board of directors

October 28, 2014

The International Franchise Association has added four new members to its board of directors, including Popeyes' CEO Cheryl A. Bachelder. They will assume their positions at the conclusion of the 55th IFA Annual Convention in Las Vegas in February.

In addition to Bachelder, the other three members include:

• John C. Draper, president of restaurant operations of V&J Holding Companies Inc. (which includes Pizza Hut, Coffee Beanery, Burger King, Häagen Dazs and Auntie Anne's locations in six states).
• Richard Emmett, chief legal and human resources officer of Dunkin' Brands.
• Matthew Patinkin, multi-unit, multi-brand franchisee (Auntie Anne's Pretzels, Red Mango Frozen Dessert and Jamba Juice) and co-founder and owner of Double P Corporation.

"The levels of experience these four individuals bring to the board, which spans across a broad range of industry sectors, will be a boon to our industry and IFA," IFA Chairman Steve Joyce said in a news release. "Our efforts to preserve and promote the franchise business model will benefit greatly due to these highly-respected individuals' expertise within the industry.”