TORONTO, June 20,
2024 /CNW/ - Redberry Restaurants ("Redberry")
is excited to announce the appointment of Jorge Picanco as Vice President of Construction
and Design, effective immediately.
Redberry has ambitious plans to open over 600 new Burger King,
Taco Bell and Jersey Mike's locations across Canada in the next decade. To support this
unprecedented expansion the company has created an executive role
dedicated to overseeing construction and design. This strategic
move aligns with Redberry's vision to become the largest and
fastest-growing quick-service restaurant (QSR) franchisee in
Canada.
In his new role, Jorge will be responsible for leading the
construction of new restaurants and remodeling existing ones. His
duties will include enhancing construction systems and practices,
optimizing resource utilization, and achieving development
goals.
Jorge brings over 30 years of experience in team and project
management within the restaurant construction industry. His
expertise lies in managing complex projects and fostering strong
relationships with stakeholders. Jorge's leadership and strategic
planning skills have been honed through previous roles as Director
of Renovations & Facilities at a leading, well-established
Canadian company known for its extensive portfolio of multi-unit,
multi-brand restaurant operations.
"We're thrilled to have Jorge as an integral member of our
Leadership Team," said Robert
Masson, Chief Development Office at Redberry Restaurants.
"His intimate knowledge of QSR, meticulous construction planning,
and proficiency in project management will be invaluable to support
Redberry's future growth."
About Redberry Restaurants
Founded in 2005,
Redberry is one of Canada's
largest QSR restaurant Franchisees. Redberry owns and operates
190-plus restaurants across the country operating under the
BURGER KING®, Taco Bell and Jersey Mike's
Subs brands. With signed agreements to build more
than 600 new restaurants, Redberry is one of
Canada's fastest-growing
restaurant companies. Redberry's mission and accelerated
growth trajectory are made possible by its partnership with City
Capital Ventures. Culturally, we have created an environment
where our partners, brands, and team members can achieve the
best versions of themselves. Redberry is proud to have been
awarded "Restaurant Top 200: The Nation's Largest and Most
Successful Franchisees" by Franchise Times for the last two
years, and Burger King's Franchisee of the year for North America in 2021. We truly are
architects of a different kind of restaurant company.
For more information, visit www.redberry.ca
SOURCE Redberry Restaurants