NTN Buzztime, Inc. Announces Addition of Kenneth Keymer
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| Wednesday, 05 November 2008 09:40 |
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NTN Buzztime, Inc. Announces Addition of Kenneth Keymer as Seventh Member of Its Board of Directors
Most recently CEO of VICORP Restaurants between April 2007 and May 2008, Kenneth Keymer has nearly 30 years' experience as an executive with large chain restaurant operations. As CEO of VICORP, whose operations encompassed 390 restaurants under the Baker's Square and Village Inn brand names, two commissaries and a dessert manufacturing operation, he led a senior executive team in developing sales- and profit-enhancing menu initiatives and prototype designs, successfully reducing losses and improving profitability. He had served as a member of VICORP's Board of Directors since July 2005 before additionally becoming CEO at the request of the Board of Directors and investors. Mr. Keymer served as CEO of 1,800-unit AFC Enterprises between September 2005 and May 2007, having been President of that publicly traded company's Popeyes Chicken and Biscuits business segment between June 2004 and September 2005. In those capacities, he was instrumental in achieving new unit growth of approximately 10% per year, broadening the menu and leading the company through the crisis of Hurricane Katrina, which severely impacted one of its most important geographical regions. In the 1984 through 1986 period, he had been a Vice President of Popeyes. Prior to June 2004, he was President, Co-CEO and Board member of Noodles & Company; President, COO and Board member of Sonic Corporation and its subsidiaries; Executive Vice President of Perkins Family Restaurants; Senior Vice President of Boston Chicken; Vice President of Taco Bell Corporation; V.P. Operations and Human Resources with Sambos Restaurants; and Director of Human Resources for Hardee's Food Systems. Prior to beginning his foodservice career in 1979, he held positions with the Office of the Chief of Naval Operations and the Defense Intelligence Agency. He holds an M.S.A in Information Technology from George Washington University and a B.S. in Engineering from the U.S. Naval Academy. "Kenneth Keymer's deep background in the strategic direction of restaurant venues will provide our Board of Directors with invaluable insights into the thinking and competitive strategies of bar and restaurant owners and operators who comprise our subscriber base," commented NTN Buzztime's Chairman and interim CEO, Michael Fleming. "We are pleased to set a seventh chair at the Board table to gain the benefits of his experience and successful track record." Mr. Keymer said, "I am excited and enthusiastic to join the NTN Buzztime Board. My experience has taught me that although successful restaurant growth strategies always involve food and drink, there are many additional elements to any formula that has lasting appeal to a loyal and growing customer base. So I look forward to contributing to this industry leader's ability to transform a venue into a destination and to elevate a night out into a truly special, fun and memorable event."
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