Franchising

Rise Biscuits names VP of franchising

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November 13, 2024

Rise Southern Biscuits & Righteous Chicken has hired Brandon King as its first VP of franchise relations. With more than 20 years of experience in restaurant operations, franchise management and consulting, King will lead the charge in providing operational support, mentorship and strategic guidance to franchisees as Rise continues its national expansion.

King has held various senior leadership roles at Pizza Hut, Red Lobster and Duck Donuts. Most recently, he served as a senior franchise consultant for CKE Restaurant Group, overseeing 92 restaurants and driving success through operational excellence and a focus on transactional growth.

"We are thrilled to welcome Brandon to the Rise team," Ken Priest, CFO of Rise Southern Biscuits & Righteous Chicken, said in a company press release. "His extensive experience in both franchise operations and consulting is a huge asset as we continue to grow. Brandon's mission is simple: to inspire and lead through our core values of 'Happiness in All That We Do' while being the go-to support for our franchisees."