The 10-unit Paul Martin’s American Grill has named Brad Kaemmer its first CEO, the company said Friday.
The Newport Beach, Calif.-based casual-dining company said Kaemmer would oversee strategy with company founders Brian Bennett and Paul Fleming.
Kaemmer was most recently CEO of Altamonte Springs, Fla.-based Tijuana Flats Tex-Mex, which has 115 fast-casual restaurants in the Southeast.
Of Kaemmer, Fleming said in statement: “As we continue to develop, create and adhere to our goals and targets for the future, we are assured with his experience and attitude he’s the right fit for the role.
“We feel confident he will help us share our scratch-made message,” Fleming said, “and maintain the integrity of our ‘seasonal and delicious’ philosophy.”
The company said Kaemmer will oversee and manage strategic operating plans as well as new business development.
Paul Martin’s was founded in 2007 in Roseville, Calif., and has added locations in Arizona, California and, as of last year, Texas. The concept’s 10th location opened in January in Pasadena, Calif. Part of the brand’s philosophy is to forge relationships with local farmers and purveyors.
Before joining Tijuana Flats in June 2013, Kaemmer worked with such hospitality companies as Boca Restaurant Group and P.F. Chang’s China Bistro.
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