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Arby's appoints VP of Operations to COO

Arby's Restaurant Group Inc. announced that Senior Vice President of Operations John Bowie is the company’s new chief operating officer, reporting to Paul Brown, chief executive officer of Arby's.

March 31, 2015

Arby's Restaurant Group Inc. announced that Senior Vice President of Operations John Bowie is the company’s new chief operating officer, reporting to Paul Brown, chief executive officer of Arby's.

The promotion was announced as ARG President and Chief Operating Officer George Condos announced his retirement. Condos, a restaurant veteran responsible for improving operating standards and the financial performance of company and franchise restaurants.

"John is taking the reigns of an Operations team that has been set up for continued success. As the leader of our Operations in the East Region, John already has a very strong track record of success. I'm looking forward to working more closely with him in his new leadership role," said Brown in a statement.

Bowie will assume responsibilities as COO on March 30, and Condos will continue on through the end of the year as a consultant for Arby's, the announcement said.

Bowie has a tenured history of more than 20 years in the restaurant industry. He was previously President of U.S. Operations for Church's Chicken where he was responsible for all aspects of Church's domestic business.