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She joins the company from Taco Bell, where she was the senior director of franchise finance and strategy
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, part of the Jollibee Group of Companies with more than 1,200 locations across 20 countries, has named Tara Hinkle as president and head of Americas.
Hinkle brings nearly 20 years of expertise in franchising and strategic operational planning to the role. Before joining The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, she held the position of senior director of franchise finance and strategy at Taco Bell, where she led the brand's franchise finance and recruitment initiatives. Hinkle also served as the director of strategic partnerships at Starbucks, where she was responsible for developing, integrating, and managing the brand's key collaborations.
"We are thrilled to welcome Tara Hinkle as The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf's new president and head of Americas,” CEO Jose Pepot Miñana Jr. said in a statement. "With her leadership in franchise growth and strategy, Tara is set to drive our expansion across the Americas. Her expertise and passion for the customer experience make her the ideal leader to strengthen our brand and community."
Hinkle is tasked with driving the overall growth strategy in the Americas, working closely with the franchise development team to support expansion efforts and elevate the brand across the markets.
"I am honored to step into the role and lead this incredible team," Hinkle said in a statement. "My goal is to drive franchise growth and expand our market reach by empowering our talented brew crew to exceed guest expectations. I look forward to this journey as we continue sharing our passion for exceptional coffee and tea with the world."
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf currently has new locations in various stages of development throughout the United States, South America, the Middle East, and Asia.
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