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Arizona-based eegee's taps Jason Vaughn as CEO

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June 8, 2022

Arizona-based eegee's has announced that Jason Vaughn has been appointed CEO. Vaughn will succeed Ron Petty, who served as eegee's chairman for a decade before becoming CEO in 2019. Petty is now retiring, according to a press release.

Vaughn brings more than three decades of experience to the brand. He previously served as SVP, Operations at Yum! Brands, division VP at Wendy's, President and COO at Lenny's Subs and, most recently, President and CEO of Frisch's Restaurants.

"The opportunity to take part in a success story like eegee's is an immense honor," Vaughn said in the press release. "The brand is nearly synonymous with Arizona, and I'm excited to help bring its unique offering and first-class customer experience to more areas across the state, and even beyond. I feel fortunate to now be part of eegee's incredible legacy — one that I take very seriously, as I know the loyalty of eegee's supporters is unmatched — and look forward to what's to come."

The restaurant operates 31 locations across Arizona.