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Tony Roma’s parent company Romacorp Inc. names Mohaimina Haque CEOTony Roma’s parent company Romacorp Inc. names Mohaimina Haque CEO

The executive used to serve as legal counsel to the restaurant company

Leigh Anne Zinsmeister, Managing Editor

July 10, 2023

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Romacorp Inc., parent company to restaurants Tony Roma’s, Tony Roma’s Legendary Grill and Tony Roma’s Bones & Burgers, has announced the appointment of Mohaimina Haque to CEO, effective at the end of June.

Haque has her own law firm, The Law Office of Mohaimina Haque, PLLC, and for the last two years has served as outside counsel to Romacorp while also advising the company.

Mohaimina Haque Tony Romas CEO.png“It is an honor to accept this broader role within Romacorp, Inc. as we bring our mouth-watering ribs and other menu items to loyal and new customers alike,” Haque, left, said in a statement. “I am excited to bring a fresh perspective from outside the food industry to Romacorp, Inc. and help each of the brands drive innovative thinking within our current and future locations.”

Haque has worked in business and franchise law, with clients from the food and beverage industry as well as financial services and luxury brands.

In her new position, Haque will “focus on strategies to attract a broader range of customers to the global family of restaurants,” a company release said. She will also focus on environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) initiatives.

“These are exciting times for women leaders globally, and it is a true honor to be able to spearhead ESG actions as part of my new role within Romacorp, Inc.,” added Haque, who is the company’s first female CEO. “With our 50-plus years of amazing food and beverage choices, it is a wonderful time to build upon this rich history and add modern delivery techniques that will successfully guide the company.”

Related:Ribs chain Tony Roma’s has new owner with plans for growth

Romacorp today also announced the formation of the Tony Roma’s Foundation, which will work with non-profit organizations focusing on “those affected by natural disasters, children’s causes, poverty, disease and other global calamities,” according to a statement.

Orlando, Fla.-based Romacorp was acquired by Equity Investors of New England Inc. in July 2021. In 2022, the company launched the fast-casual concept Tony Roma’s Bones & Burgers in addition to its full-service brand known for its ribs.

Contact Leigh Anne Zinsmeister at [email protected] 

About the Author

Leigh Anne Zinsmeister

Managing Editor

Leigh Anne Zinsmeister is a managing editor for Informa’s Foodservices Vertical, specifically Nation’s Restaurant News, Restaurant Hospitality, and Foodservice Director.  Leigh Anne works on all of the brands’ special reports, including Nation’s Restaurant News’ annual Top 500 report and Restaurant Hospitality’s Best Cocktails and Best Sandwiches contests. She also manages the group’s digital engagement team, and was the managing editor for Supermarket News until December 2024.

Leigh Anne lives in New York City, but also claims Phoenix, Dallas and Cleveland as hometowns. Leigh Anne holds a bachelor’s degree in print journalism from the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Arizona State University, where she also studied European history. 

Email Leigh Anne at [email protected] 

Leigh Anne Zinsmeister’s experience: 

  • Group Managing Editor, Informa’s Foodservices Vertical (Aug. 2021-present)

  • Group Content Manager, Informa Restaurant and Food Group (Feb. 2020-Aug. 2021)

  • Digital Content Manager, Informa Restaurant and Food Group (April 2018-Feb. 2020)

  • Digital Content Producer, Informa Restaurant and Food Group (June 2016-April 2018)

  • Community Moderator, Mail Online (March 2014-June 2016)

  • Wire Editor, Gannett’s Phoenix Design studio (The Arizona Republic, The Reno Gazette-Journal, The Statesman Journal, The Great Falls Tribune, The Visalia Times-Delta, The Tulare Advance Register, The Salinas Californian, The St. George Spectrum, The Desert Sun, The Coloradoan) (Jan. 2012-March 2014)

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