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Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop names Kim Lewis as first CMOCapriotti’s Sandwich Shop names Kim Lewis as first CMO

Nevada-based restaurant brand hires former Sonic Drive-Ins marketer

Ron Ruggless, Senior Editor

April 9, 2024

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Capriotti s names Kim Lewis first CMO
Capriotti's Sandwich Shop names Kim Lewis as first chief marketing officer.

Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop has named Kim Lewis as its first chief marketing officer, the company said Tuesday.

Capriotti's-CMO-Kim-Lewis.jpgThe Las Vegas-Nev.-based sandwich brand said Lewis most recently spent more than six years with Sonic Drive-In, owned by Atlanta-based Inspire Brands, where she held multiple roles leading digital strategy, integrated marketing communications and brand experience.

“Capriotti’s offers incredibly craveable sandwiches with the highest-quality ingredients, but so many people haven’t yet had the opportunity to try one. And it’s my intent to change that,” Lewis said in a statement. “I’m so excited to help this incredible brand grow.”

Ashley Morris, CEO of Capriotti’s, said, “Kim will play a crucial role in driving sales growth and franchisee profitability, strengthening brand awareness, and enhancing our digital channel campaigns and initiatives.”

Capriotti’s, founded in 1976, has more than 175 restaurants nationwide.

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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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