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Burger King names Patrick O’Toole as CMOBurger King names Patrick O’Toole as CMO

Executive most recently led marketing at PepsiCo’s Mountain Dew brand

Ron Ruggless, Senior Editor

January 10, 2023

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Burger King Corp. has named Patrick “Pat” O’Toole as chief marketing officer for the United States and Canada, effective Feb. 6, the company said Tuesday.

The burger division of Toronto-based Restaurant Brands International Inc. said O’Toole most recently served as CMO for PepsiCo’s Mountain Dew brands. Prior to that, he held roles at GE and Black & Decker.

“Pat joins us at a milestone moment for the brand, and brings the right combination of perspective, experience and expertise to position BK for success in 2023 and beyond,” said Tom Curtis, president of Burger King North America, in a statement.

“Pat is joining this team to strengthen and build on our existing plans in collaboration with our franchisees, leveraging his impressive background and past experiences,” Curtis said.

In September 2022, Burger King announced a $400 million two-year investment in its U.S. system, called “Reclaim the Flame,” that included advertising and digital investments.

Burger King, founded in 1954, has more than 18,700 restaurants in more than 100 countries.

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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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