Staffing

Qdoba promotes operations director to VP role

Qdoba has promoted Director of Operations Eric Williams to vice president of franchise and license operations. Photo provided.

August 19, 2020

Qdoba has promoted Director of Operations Eric Williams to vice president of franchise and license operations, where he will help franchisees run their businesses.

"I am proud to have Eric on my staff and look forward to many years of prosperity and growth for the Qdoba franchise and licensed businesses under his leadership," CEO Keith Guilbault said in a company press release. "He brings a wealth of industry experience that will prove valuable in helping both our new and existing franchise owners succeed, especially in the current business climate."

Williams joined Qdoba in October 2019 with over 30 years of experience in the foodservice industry, including restaurant, franchise and corporate operations, as well as multi-unit franchise ownership. Prior to Qdoba, he served as the chief operating officer for CKE Restaurant Holdings Inc., parent company to Carl's Jr. and Hardee's. He started his career with CKE as a franchise business consultant before taking on multiple corporate and field leadership roles, eventually becoming a Hardee's franchise owner in the Indianapolis area, where his family still operates seven locations.

"It's a privilege to work with an exceptional group of franchisees who believe in Qdoba's mission of bringing flavor to people's lives," Williams said in the release. "There is tremendous growth potential for Qdoba within the franchise space and I am excited for this next chapter."

Qdoba has more than 730 locations in the U.S. and Canada.