Allen Arroyo has been named chief financial officer for the casual-dining Z’Tejas Southwestern Grill chain, the company announced Wednesday.
He replaces former CFO Matthew Wickesberg, who in May was named chief financial officer of HOA Restaurant Group LLC, the parent company of the Hooters restaurant chain.
Arroyo was previously CFO and senior vice president of Mastro’s Restaurants LLC, based in Woodland Hills, Calif. Previously, he held management and financial positions at IHOP Corp.
In his new role, Arroyo will be responsible for developing and executing a strategic financial plan for the expansion of Z’Tejas, primarily in the 11-unit chain’s core markets of Arizona and Texas.
Based in Scottsdale, Z’Tejas is owned by private equity firm Karp Reilly LLC, which also holds a stake in Hooters, Café Rio Mexican Grill, Café Zupas, Elephant Bar, Miller’s Ale House, Burger Lounge and The Habit Burger Grill.
Also an investor and board member at Z’Tejas is concept developer Paul Fleming, who is known as a creator of brands that include P.F. Chang’s China Bistro, Pei Wei Asian Diner, Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar, and Paul Martin’s American Bistro.
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