Staffing

Church’s Texas Chicken taps Tim Waddell for EVP of international business

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September 7, 2022

Church's Texas Chicken has hired Tim Waddell has its EVP of international business. Waddell brings extensive experience in the areas of global development, sales, marketing, operations, and P&L management that will support the brand in its continued growth, according to a press release.

"Tim's expertise globally and within his category will help us propel our growth internationally. Tim is an accomplished, high impact business leader with over 20 years of proven International Development experience and has an outstanding reputation as someone who builds high-performing teams and scalable business functions," Joe Guith, CEO, Church's Texas Chicken and Texas Chicken, said in the press release. "His first-hand knowledge of the global industry fits right in with the culture we are building and will play an intricate part of achieving our vision to be the global franchisor of choice. The executive team and I are excited and fortunate to welcome Tim to the Church's Texas Chicken and Texas Chicken family."

Waddell had been vice president and managing director of international development for Inspire Brands where he supported international growth for Arby's, Baskin Robbins, Buffalo Wild Wings, Dunkin', Jimmy John's and Sonic. He previously served as vice president of international development for Popeye's Louisiana Kitchen, where he focused on driving the brand's international expansion strategies.

"As this beloved brand continues its tremendous growth trajectory, I am thrilled to join an incredible team and group of franchisees who successfully opened over 175 new restaurants globally since the beginning of 2021, and has seen a 13% year over year increase in international locations," Waddell said in the press release. "I'm confident that together we will continue to introduce the legendary, flavorful taste of Texas to new parts of the world in years to come."

Texas Chicken and Church's Texas Chicken have more than 1,500 locations in 26 countries and global markets and system-wide sales of more than $1 billion