IHOP Bolsters Executive Leadership Team With Two New Hires
September 01 2021 - 8:02AM
Business Wire
IHOP Appoints Jacob Barden as Vice President of
Development and Michael Kaufman as Vice President of Strategy and
Business Analytics
IHOP® restaurants today announced new additions to its executive
team, hiring Jacob Barden as Vice President of Development, and
Michael Kaufman as Vice President of Strategy and Business
Analytics, effective August 2021. Both Barden and Kaufman will
report directly to Jay Johns, President.
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Michael Kaufman Vice President of
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“Both Jacob and Michael have proven track records of success and
a wealth of category knowledge, and we’re thrilled to welcome them
both to the team,” said Johns. “With new innovative endeavors, a
strong development strategy and the expansion of our menu beyond
breakfast, we are bringing in key players with a vision for the
future state and growth potential for IHOP.”
At IHOP Jacob Barden will oversee the IHOP Development team and
be charged with leading the execution of comprehensive
developmental strategies as the brand continues to expand its
footprint in new markets. Barden joins IHOP with more than 15 years
of experience in the hospitality industry from various roles within
finance, accounting, and franchise development. Most recently, he
was responsible for franchise and revenue growth for Burger King,
working across development, marketing, and franchisee
operations.
“I am excited to oversee the IHOP Development team and lead the
execution of comprehensive developmental strategies, growth
pipeline and support our robust franchisee network, as IHOP
continues to expand its footprint in new markets, through our four
development methods including traditional and non-traditional
footprints, and the upcoming launch of flip’d by IHOP and our new
small prototype,” said Barden.
Michael Kaufman joins IHOP after nine years at L.E.K.
Consulting, where he most recently served as a Principal
responsible for leading strategy engagements, developing long-term
growth strategies, and examining consumer trends for companies
across the food and beverage and services industry.
“I am thrilled to join IHOP and excited about the growth
opportunities in front of us, from working with Jacob to accelerate
and optimize new development to fulfilling the IHOP brand promise
and driving comp sales growth at our existing locations. The use of
analytics to generate insights and formulate strategies will be
paramount as we work together as a team to drive growth of this
iconic brand,” said Kaufman.
The recent hires of Barden and Kaufman signal the completion of
the brand’s new executive leadership team, strengthening its
strategy and business practices as IHOP continues to embark on a
company-wide transformation. The brand continues to prioritize
alternative mealtimes and dayparts to enjoy IHOP favorites beyond
breakfast.
ABOUT INTERNATIONAL HOUSE OF PANCAKES, LLC
For more than 62 years, IHOP has been a leader, innovator and
expert in all things breakfast, any time of day. The chain offers
65 different signature, fresh, made-to-order breakfast options, a
wide selection of popular lunch and dinner items, including
Ultimate Steakburgers. IHOP restaurants offer guests an affordable,
everyday dining experience with warm and friendly service. As of
June 30, 2021, there are 1,747 IHOP restaurants around the world,
including restaurants in all 50 states and the District of
Columbia, Puerto Rico and Guam as well as Canada, Ecuador, India,
Mexico, Pakistan, Panama and Peru. IHOP restaurants are franchised
by affiliates of Glendale, Calif.-based Dine Brands Global, Inc.
(NYSE: DIN).
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Candice Jacobson IHOP Communications
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