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Smoothie King expands COO Dan Harmon’s roleSmoothie King expands COO Dan Harmon’s role

Brand adds president title, makes other leadership changes

Ron Ruggless, Senior Editor

September 5, 2019

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Smoothie King Leadership Changes
Ron Ruggless

Smoothie King Dan Harmon Resized Sept2019.jpgSmoothie King has promoted Dan Harmon, chief operating officer, to the additional role of president, the company said Thursday.

The Dallas-based brand said Harmon will oversee marketing and information technology as well as operations in his new role.

In addition, Smoothie King promoted Kevin King, chief development officer, to the role of chief business development officer, and expanded the duties of Rebecca Miller, chief marketing officer, to include field marketing.

Harmon, over the past two years, “has demonstrated tremendous leadership and has really taken our store operations and relationship with our franchisees to a new level,” said Smoothie King CEO Wan Kim in a statement. “He lives our mission to inspire people to live a healthy and active lifestyle every day, and I am thrilled to have him in this new, elevated role.”

Smoothie King Kevin King Sized Sept2019.jpgKing’s new role as chief business development officer will include strategic partnerships in the health and fitness space and potential acquisitions of complementary brands, the company said. Miller will continue to provide “marketing leadership and expertise to meet the needs of franchisees and field teams while also ensuring an alignment of resources,” the company said.

In May, the company had named Chris Andrews as its chief information officer.

“Smoothie King has experienced incredible growth over the last couple years, and we want to capitalize on the enormous opportunity that lies ahead,” Kim said. “These moves to our leadership team put our franchise in the best position to do just that.”

Founded in 1973, Smoothie King has more than 1,000 locations in 34 U.S. states, the Caymans, Trinidad and South Korea.

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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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