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GPS Hospitality names new chief development officer

GPS Hospitality, an Atlanta-based franchisee group with more than 220 Burger King restaurants, has appointed Brian Arnold to chief development officer

March 16, 2016

GPS Hospitality, an Atlanta-based franchisee group with more than 220 Burger King restaurants, has appointed Brian Arnold as chief development officer, according to a company press release. A founding partner of GPS Hospitality, Arnold served as VP of development for the past three years. During this time, he oversaw the completion of 45 remodels and the construction of three new locations, and played a key role in the nine acquisitions the company has completed.

As chief development officer, Arnold will continue to oversee new restaurant construction, remodels, and equipment and facility management with 21 remodels and six new restaurants planned for 2016, the release stated.

Arnold has more than 20 years of development experience, including 15 years with Arby's Restaurant Group, most recently as VP of construction. While at Arby's, Bhe worked with GPS Hospitality CEO Tom Garrett to support new unit growth, including new prototype development.   

"For as long as I've known Brian, he's demonstrated a remarkable capacity to meet and exceed his goals, either through strong leadership of his growing team or jumping in and personally handling projects himself," Garrett said. "His appointment to this position recognizes our faith in his ability to keep our growth plans on track as we plan for the future."

"It's been remarkable to be a part of GPS Hospitality's rapid growth, and it's exciting to look forward to continuing this pace," Arnold said. "We're dedicated to supporting and enriching the Burger King brand, and I'm proud to say that by 2022 we plan to remodel more than 160 locations and build at least 30 new restaurants."

Arnold attended Western Michigan University, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in aviation technical operations management with a minor in general business.