Smalls Sliders has appointed industry veteran Julie Hauser-Blanner as its new chief operating officer. In her new role, Hauser-Blanner will oversee all aspects of the brand's daily operations and drive strategic initiatives to elevate efficiency, scalability, and overall performance.
With an illustrious career spanning over 25 years in multi-unit, multi-brand, global hospitality and restaurant companies, Hauser-Blanner has brought a wealth of experience to the brand's growing Executive Leadership Team. Having most recently served as Chief Franchise Officer at European Wax Center, Hauser-Blanner was responsible for all growth, strategy and support functions across Field Operations, Guest Relations, Communications, Learning and Development, and Field Training for over 1,000 units across 45 states. Before that, she was responsible for leading operations at Front Burner Restaurants, Bonefish Grill, and Outback Steakhouse in a variety of progressive operations roles.
"The opportunity to work with Smalls Sliders was one that I simply could not pass up," said Hauser-Blanner.
"It is truly a brand that cannot be ignored within the industry given its impressive growth strategy, strong engagement among its loyal 'Frequent Sliders' and a stacked leadership team. I admire the impact the brand has made across the space in record time, and I am ready to be a part of its next era of continued growth."
As a skilled operator, Hauser-Blanner has ambitious goals for the brand and will work closely with other teams to streamline processes, optimise resource allocation, and ensure alignment with organisational targets.
"I am thrilled to welcome Julie to our growing Executive Leadership team at Smalls Sliders," said Maria Rivera, CEO of Smalls Sliders.
"Her global expertise to drive sales growth, enhance market presence through operations execution, and implement innovative people strategies makes her the ideal choice to lead our operational efforts as we embark on our next phase of growth and innovation."
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