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Johnny Rockets names Susanne Stover CFOJohnny Rockets names Susanne Stover CFO

Former horse racing executive previously worked in restaurant industry

Lisa Jennings, Executive Editor

January 27, 2016

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Johnny Rockets has named former horse racing executive Susanne Stover chief financial officer, the company said Wednesday.

Stover replaces former Johnny Rockets CFO Chad Hope, who left the company to pursue other opportunities.

Before joining Johnny Rockets, Stover was senior vice president and CFO of the New York Racing Association, where she was responsible for developing and implementing financial infrastructure and driving strategic growth for the company, which has three thoroughbred racetracks.

She was previously CFO of Rosa Mexicano restaurants, and served as controller at California Pizza Kitchen.

Charles Bruce, Johnny Rockets CEO, said Stover “has the right focus and relevant experience with a solid track record in leading long-term growth strategies in the restaurant, e-commerce, entertainment and real estate industries. Susanne’s strong business and financial acumen and deep understanding of our business makes her uniquely qualified to help drive growth and success for all our stakeholders.”

Based in Aliso Viejo, Calif., Johnny Rockets operates and franchises more than 350 locations in 26 countries.

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About the Author

Lisa Jennings

Executive Editor, Nation's Restaurant News and Restaurant Hospitality

Lisa Jennings is executive editor of Nation’s Restaurant News and Restaurant Hospitality. She joined the NRN staff as West Coast editor in 2004 as a veteran journalist. Before joining NRN, she spent 11 years at The Commercial Appeal, the daily newspaper in Memphis, Tenn., most recently as editor of the Food and Health & Wellness sections. Prior experience includes staff reporting for the Washington Business Journal and United Press International.

Lisa’s areas of expertise include coverage of both large public restaurant chains and small independents, the regulatory and legal landscapes impacting the industry overall, as well as helping operators find solutions to run their business better.

Lisa Jennings’ experience:

Executive editor, NRN (March 2020 to present)

Executive editor, Restaurant Hospitality (January 2018 to present)

Senior editor, NRN (September 2004 to March 2020)

Reporter/editor, The Commercial Appeal (1990-2001)

Reporter, Washington Business Journal (1985-1987)

Contact Lisa Jennings at:

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@livetodineout

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