Former Long John Silver's and KFC CEO joins AFC Enterprises board
November 28, 2006
ATLANTA — AFC Enterprises Inc., the franchisor and operator of Popeyes Chicken & Biscuits, appointed John M. Cranor and Cheryl A. Bachelder to its board of directors.
According to a news release, Cranor and Bachelder will also serve as members of the board's corporate governance and compensation committees.
Cranor previously served as Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Long John Silver's Restaurants Inc., a position he held from 1996 to 1999. Prior to that, Cranor was president and CEO of KFC Corporation from 1989-1994.
Bachelder served as the president and chief concept officer of KFC Corporation from 2001-2003. From 1995-2000, Bachelder was vice president, marketing and product development for Domino's Pizza Inc.
"John and Cheryl will be great additions to our Board," said Ken Keymer, AFC CEO. "Both of them bring strong leadership skills coupled with excellent operational and marketing experience from the quick-serve restaurant sector and food industry. Their expertise in our quick service sector will be of great benefit to our growth. We look forward to their contributions."
