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Tony Roma’s parent names Myres presidentTony Roma’s parent names Myres president

Ron Ruggless, Senior Editor

April 13, 2009

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DALLAS Romacorp Inc., parent of the nearly 200-unit Tony Roma’s chain, said Monday that it has promoted Ken Myres to president.

Myres most recently was Romacorp's chief operating officer and executive vice president. He said the company had been operating under an “office of the president” with several executives since Marc Buehler left as president and chief executive in July 2007.

John Morgan, Romacorp’s chairman said, “During the past few years, Ken has been an integral part of the Romacorp team, and today’s announcement reflects his dedication and continuous efforts to improve company and franchise operations and promote the overall growth and strength of the Tony Roma’s brand.”

Myres said the privately held company just concluded its fiscal 2009. “The company is in the best financial shape in over 10 years,” he said. “The company just ended the year with no debt and a significant positive cash balance.”

Romacorp and its subsidiaries operate and franchise Tony Roma’s in the United States and 32 nations and territories.

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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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