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Back Yard Burger CEO moves to Your Pie COO slot

December 3, 2018

Your Pie has named former Back Yard Burgers CEO Dave McDougall as its new COO, a news release said. He has more than 30 years of experience in franchise operations, development and expansion, and at Your Pie will oversee operations and marketing, with an emphasis on market research and new product development.

Most recently as president and CEO at Back Yard Burgers in Nashville, Tennessee, McDougall led the brand's turnaround through improved financial performance and franchisee relations. Before that, he was Focus Brands' vice president of operations and led the marketing team that grew Cinnabon franchises internationally, including overseeing operations for more than 1,000 Cinnabon and Carvel outlets. 

"I am thrilled to join the Your Pie team as we usher in the brand's second decade, and hope to help lay the foundation for the next 10 years of success," McDougall said in the release. "I have always been passionate about the franchise model, and as chief operating officer, I plan to place tremendous focus on current franchisees and how we can best support them while maintaining steady growth. 

"I see tremendous potential in this brand and in the fast casual pizza sector, and I look forward to working alongside (CEO) Drew (French) and team to create an impact in decade two."

Your Pie was founded in 2008 by culinary entrepreneur Drew French, and the brand now has more than 60 U.S. stores with about 50 locations in development.