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World of Beer promotes Dave Reid to COOWorld of Beer promotes Dave Reid to COO

Tavern franchise brand creates new operations post

Ron Ruggless, Senior Editor

June 5, 2017

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World of Beer has promoted Dave Reid to the new position of chief operating officer, the company said on Monday. 

Reid was most recently vice president of operations for the Tampa, Fla.-based craft-beer-tavern franchise.

Dave Reid

Photo: World of Beer

Dave_Reid_World_of_Beer_0.png“We are excited to see him in the new role of chief operating officer, as we believe it will bring great growth to our company and brand,” Paul Avery, president and CEO of World of Beer, said in a statement. “He has a proven track record of success that will assist us in our next stage of development here at World of Beer.”

Reid is a 30-year veteran of the restaurant and hospitality industries. Prior to joining World of Beer, he served as chairman of the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association and worked for 21 years with Miller’s Ale House.

World of Beer has 75 restaurants in 23 states, as well as China and South Korea. The company said it plans to open locations soon in Indiana and Oklahoma.

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About the Author

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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