Buffalo Wild Wings CFO Mary Twinem to retireBuffalo Wild Wings CFO Mary Twinem to retire

Mary Twinem is retiring as Buffalo Wild Wings Inc.'s chief financial officer after 21 years, the Minneapolis-based chicken wing chain said Tuesday.

The retirement will be effective Feb. 29, the company said, and it is conducting a search for her replacement.

“Mary’s been a key leader in the organization and has had a significant role in our success,” Buffalo Wild Wings CEO Sally Smith said in a statement. “I thank Mary for all of the contributions she’s made to the company. Buffalo Wild Wings is well positioned for long-term growth and continued success.”

Twinem joined Buffalo Wild Wings in 1994, when the chain had just 35 locations. The company has since grown to more than 1,100 units in six countries, and is one of the best-performing casual-dining chains on Wall Street.

“I am very proud of what we have accomplished at Buffalo Wild Wings and am thankful that I’ve been able to spend the majority of my career working with such talented colleagues building a great brand,” Twinem said in a statement. “I am confident Buffalo Wild Wings will continue its track record of growth and creating shareholder value.”

“I am grateful for the experiences Buffalo Wild Wings has provided to me,” she added. “Now I am looking forward to joining my husband in retirement and traveling and spending more time with family and friends.”

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