Whataburger Appoints Ryan Moore as New CFO
Whataburger has appointed Ryan Moore, a seasoned restaurant finance executive with over 16 years of experience in the industry, as its new Chief Financial Officer. Moore will assume his role on July 31 and brings extensive leadership experience from previous roles at Torchy's Tacos and Taco Bell. Moore succeeds Janelle Sykes, who is retiring after more than six years with Whataburger during which she oversaw significant growth in the company’s restaurant footprint. Sykes will remain through September to ensure a smooth transition. In her tenure, Whataburger expanded from 860 locations across 11 states to nearly 1,200 restaurants spanning 17 states. Whataburger's CEO Debbie Stroud praised Moore for his track record in managing growth and aligning financial strategy with brand values. Moore emphasized the importance of thoughtful expansion while preserving Whataburger’s core identity as it aims to grow nationally.
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