Church's Chicken(TM) Appoints Michael Kuzminsky as New Senior Director of Franchise Operations.ATLANTA -- Church's Chicken Church's Chicken is a U.S. chain of fast food restaurants specializing in fried chicken. The chain was founded as Church's Fried Chicken To Go by George W. Church, Sr. on April 17, 1952 in San Antonio, across the street from The Alamo. [TM] announced today the appointment of Michael Kuzminsky as Senior Director of Franchise Operations, West Coast. Kuzminsky has 22 years of experience in the restaurant industry, all of which were spent at Pizza Hut, Inc. He most recently served as the Regional Director of Operations for the pizza chain. During his time with Pizza Hut, Kuzminsky covered the Georgia and Virginia regions. "Mike Kuzminsky is a highly-respected and accomplished food industry professional with more than two decades of experience," said Doug Pendergast, Executive Vice President and Chief Franchise Officer for Church's Chicken[TM]. "His vast experience will assist the company with its chief goal: to continue building better Church's restaurants." Kuzminsky's territory includes four of the top five performers in system-wide salesCoHouston, Dallas, San Antonio San Antonio (săn ăntō`nēō, əntōn`), city (1990 pop. 935,933), seat of Bexar co., S central Tex., at the source of the San Antonio River; inc. 1837. and McAllen, TX. His responsibilities will include working directly with franchisees to help them increase sales and reinvest in more units. He will report to Doug Pendergast, Executive Vice President and Chief Franchise Officer. Kuzminsky's new role compliments that of Myron Ball who serves as Senior Director of Franchise Operations, East Coast. "The company's dedication to franchise development and ongoing support services support services Psychology Non-health care-related ancillary services–eg, transportation, financial aid, support groups, homemaker services, respite services, and other services to our franchisees is something I truly embrace," said Kuzminsky. "I am very excited about leading the franchisees of Church's Chicken[TM] in their relentless commitment to consistently deliver an outstanding experience to our guests." Church's Chicken[TM] will continue to be growth-oriented and aggressive as it seeks new franchise opportunities. Earlier this year, the Church's franchise development team announced a goal of signing 150 new restaurant agreements in the U.S. this year, and they are well on their way. More than 75 new restaurant options have been awarded in the U.S. so far this year. ABOUT CHURCH'S Founded in San Antonio, Texas “San Antonio” redirects here. For other uses, see San Antonio (disambiguation). San Antonio is the second most populous city in Texas, the third most populous metropolitan area in Texas, and is the seventh most populous city in the United States. As of the 2006 U.S. in 1952, Church's Chicken(TM) is a highly recognized brand name in the QSR QSR Quick Service Restaurant QSR QoS (Quality of Service) Satisfaction Rate QSR Quality System Regulations QSR Quality Status Report QSR Quality System Review QSR Quarterly Status Report QSR Quality System Requirement sector, and is one of the largest quick service chicken concepts in the world. Church's Chicken(TM) serves traditional Southern and Spicy Fried Chicken Fried chicken is chicken which is dipped in a breading mixture and then deep fried, pan fried or pressure fried. The breading seals in the juices but also absorbs the fat of the fryer, which is sometimes seen as unhealthy. with a focus on offering complete meals with large portions at low prices and is positioned as the Value Leader in the Chicken QSR category. As of February 2006, the Church's system had 1,546 locations worldwide in 16 countries, plus Puerto Rico Puerto Rico (pwār`tō rē`kō), island (2005 est. pop. 3,917,000), 3,508 sq mi (9,086 sq km), West Indies, c.1,000 mi (1,610 km) SE of Miami, Fla. , with system sales System sales is a business term used in the franchising industry. Franchisors provide supplies, marketing and administration services to franchisees in return for a part of the franchisees' revenues. Some franchisors also operate some outlets directly. over $1 billion. |
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