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Project Pie adds McAlister's exec to franchising development team

December 9, 2014

Project Pie has named former McAlister’s Deli executive Peter Wright as its vice president of Franchise Development. Wright joins the leadership team tasked with driving franchise growth and sales for the pizza brand.

According to a news release, Wright brings more than 15 years of foodservice experience to Project Pie. Most recently, he served as VP of Franchise Development at McAlister’s Deli, where he was responsible for new franchise recruitment and new market development.

Prior, Wright worked with several other national brands such as Panera Bread and Starbucks.

"The national and international growth our badass brand is experiencing calls for a badass leadership team," CEO James Markham said in the release. "Peter brings valuable industry expertise and experience growing a brand – qualities franchisees look for and a killer combination that will allow Project Pie to operate at full throttle."

Project Pie recently added the UK and Ireland to its international portfolio, which includes Manila, Philippines, where there are currently eight locations. The group will also develop restaurants in England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland throughout the next 10 years, in addition to franchise and corporate growth in the US.