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Ron Ruggless, Senior Editor

May 26, 2009

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PLANO Texas Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers, an 80-unit quick-service chain, said it has promoted Ian Vaughn to the new post of chief operating officer.

Vaughn most recently served as Raising Cane’s senior vice president of operations, overseeing corporate locations and supporting the franchise network.

“Ian has been an exceptional leader for our organization, championing our brand and our culture,” said Todd Graves, founder and chief executive of Raising Cane’s.

Vaughn joined Raising Cane’s seven years ago as a shift manager in Baton Rouge, La. He was promoted to general manager and later became the chain's first official “training GM." Vaughn even proposed to his wife at the opening of one of the chain's restaurants when he was a general manager.

“Ian is that rare individual whose passion for our crew, culture and communities is matched by his leadership and management," Graves said. "He tackles and perfects every responsibility he is given."

Raising Cane’s, founded in 1996 in Baton Rouge, has restaurants in 13 states.

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About the Author

Ron Ruggless

Senior Editor, Nation’s Restaurant News / Restaurant Hospitality

Ron Ruggless serves as a senior editor for Informa Connect’s Nation’s Restaurant News (NRN.com) and Restaurant Hospitality (Restaurant-Hospitality.com) online and print platforms. He joined NRN in 1992 after working 10 years in various roles at the Dallas Times Herald newspaper, including restaurant critic, assistant business editor, food editor and lifestyle editor. He also edited several printings of the Zagat Dining Guide for Dallas-Fort Worth, and his articles and photographs have appeared in Food & Wine, Food Network and Self magazines. 

Ron Ruggless’ areas of expertise include foodservice mergers, acquisitions, operations, supply chain, research and development and marketing. 

Ron Ruggless is a frequent moderator and panelist at industry events ranging from the Multi-Unit Foodservice Operators (MUFSO) conference to RestaurantSpaces, the Council of Hospitality and Restaurant Trainers, the National Restaurant Association’s Marketing Executives Group, local restaurant associations and the Horeca Professional Expo in Madrid, Spain.

Ron Ruggless’ experience:

Regional and Senior Editor, Informa Connect’s Nation’s Restaurant News and Restaurant Hospitality (1992 to present)

Features Editor – Dallas Times Herald (1989-1991)

Restaurant Critic and Food Editor – Dallas Times Herald (1987-1988)

Editing Roles – Dallas Times Herald (1982-1987)

Editing Roles – Charlotte (N.C.) Observer (1980-1982)

Editing Roles – Omaha (Neb.) World-Herald (1978-1980)

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