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Popeyes' parent company names international COO

August 17, 2011

AFC Enterprises Inc., the franchisor and operator of Popeyes restaurants, has named Andrew G. Skehan as chief operating officer, International of its Popeyes brand.

Skehan joins Popeyes with extensive experience in international strategy, operations, development and marketing. From 2009 to 2011, he served as chief operating officer of Wendy's/Arby's International. Prior to this position, he served as president of Quizno's Restaurants -- Europe, Africa and Middle East.

Skehan has a total of 22 years of international, strategic and leadership experience including senior operations, marketing and management positions with Churchill Downs Incorporated; Nabisco Incorporated; and PepsiCo Restaurants International.

"Andrew is an experienced and enthusiastic international leader who is ideally suited to our company's global expansion plans and our commitment to helping our franchise partners succeed," said Cheryl Bachelder, AFC Enterprises CEO. "Andrew has hands-on experience building winning teams and restaurants around the globe; he is a valuable addition to our Leadership Team."

Prior to joining PepsiCo, Skehan served as an officer in the United States Navy. He received his Bachelor of Science degree from the United States Naval Academy and his master's degree in business administration from the University of Rhode Island.

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