Whataburger Appoints Ryan Moore as New CFO
Whataburger has appointed Ryan Moore, a seasoned restaurant finance executive with 16 years of experience in the industry, as its new chief financial officer. Moore will assume his role on July 31 and succeeds Janelle Sykes, who is retiring after six years at the company during which Whataburger expanded from 860 to over 1,200 locations. Moore has previously served as CFO of Torchy's Tacos for six years and held a senior finance role with Taco Bell. He brings expertise in scaling restaurant brands beyond their core markets and aligning investment strategies with growth objectives. Whataburger CEO Debbie Stroud praised Moore’s track record, emphasizing his ability to lead the company through significant expansion phases. The fast-food chain reported system sales of over $4.3 billion last year, a 4.6% increase according to Technomic data. With operations in 17 states and ambitions for national growth beyond its Texas roots, Moore aims to introduce Whataburger to new markets while preserving the brand’s identity.
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