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Rave names president, CAO

September 20, 2018

Rave Restaurant Group, parent company of Pizza Inn and Pie Five, has promoted Pizza Inn President Bob Bafundo to president of the entire restaurant group and elevated its former controller, Andrea Allen, to the role of chief accounting and administrative officer, according to a news release.

Bafundo joined the company two years ago to run Pizza Inn, and in his new role, he will oversee day-to-day operations for all company brands. During his tenure, he has developed and implemented successful initiatives leading to six straight quarters of positive same-store sales and a resurgence in restaurant growth for Pizza Inn. He also led the brand to introduce a new non-traditional brand, PIE, as a complement to the brand refresh and expansion of Pizza Inn. 

"Bob has done a fantastic job of re-energizing the guest experience and franchise base at Pizza Inn," Rave CEO Scott Crane, said in the release. "He positioned the brand for new growth through system-wide remodels, adding new franchise partners and revitalizing the current franchise system. He has also worked closely with our franchise partners to strengthen franchise relations. Operationally, he spearheaded new programs such as online ordering, point of sale roll-out, catering, all-day buffet, and a rewards program that have all been game-changers for our legacy brand."

Allen joined the company last year as controller and vice president of accounting. She has been instrumental in streamlining accounting processes through new technology initiatives and collaborating with company leaders on financial planning and reporting. In her new role, she will oversee all accounting, finance and administrative needs for the company.  

"Andrea has made a tremendous impact on our financial processes,"  Crane said. "All of our brands have seen improvements in budgeting, analysis and decreased time in monthly and quarterly reporting. I look forward to working more closely with her as we continue to gain traction.  These new leadership changes will solidify our leadership team as we continue to grow our three brands domestically and internationally."

The restaurant group now has approximately 300 Pie Five Pizza, Pizza Inn and PIE restaurants worldwide.