People

Our people are our most valuable asset – they are skilled problem solvers that embrace challenges and turn them into opportunities. We have worked to create a fun, creative atmosphere that nurtures our values and our commitment to quality, and rewards excellence. This atmosphere has helped us attract talented professionals in our industry whose main objective is to create memorable experiences for the thousands of guests that visit our restaurants each day.

Executive Team

  • Elie Khoury
    Elie Khoury
    President & CEO
  • Lee Cuicchi
    Lee Cuicchi
    Chief Operating Officer
  • Tom Riley
    Tom Riley
    Vice President - Finance & Corporate Controller

Advisory Board

  • Randall Howard
    Randall Howard
    Board Member
  • David Waguespack
    David Waguespack
    Board Member
  • Nick Mayer
    Nick Mayer
    Board Member
  • Ray Harrigill
    Ray Harrigill
    Board Member

Operations and Support

  • Miriam Arias
    Miriam Arias
    District Manager - Wendy's
  • Keith Bennett
    Keith Bennett
    Vice President - Operations Wendy's
  • Faris Bushnaq
    Faris Bushnaq
    Managing Partner - Mazza Mediterranean
  • Joe Fortner
    Joe Fortner
    District Manager - Wendy's
  • Twanda Giles
    Twanda Giles
    District Manager - Wendy's
  • Lindsey Lee
    Lindsey Lee
    Executive Assistant to CEO & Office Manager
  • Tiffina McQueen
    Tiffina McQueen
    District Manager - Wendy's
  • Gary Potter
    Gary Potter
    Director of Facilities & Project Management
  • Roberta Potter
    Roberta Potter
    District Manager - Wendy's
  • Patricia Torrealba
    Patricia Torrealba
    Director - Human Resources
  • Jason Wadsworth
    Jason Wadsworth
    District Manager - Wendy's
  • Bill Weinhardt
    Bill Weinhardt
    District Manager - Wendy's
  • Daniel Weinhardt
    Daniel Weinhardt
    District Manager - Wendy's
  • Dennis Wiese
    Dennis Wiese
    District Manager - Wendy's