DAVID EARLY
Chief People Officer
Chief People Officer
David started his career in the restaurant business at age 14 working at Shoney’s restaurant in Huntington, WV. His first position in management was at 18 as a Kitchen Manager and was promoted to Area Supervisor at age 23. In his 25 years with Shoney’s he held various positions including Director of Training, Region Vice President of Operations, and SVP of Franchise and Development.
In 1999, David joined Arby’s Franchisee RTM, as a Region Vice President, operating 56 restaurants in Tennessee and Kentucky. With the help of an incredible team the region grew and David was promoted to President of RTM Southeast in May 2003. As a Region President he served as a member of RTM’s Executive Committee and served on the Operations Executive Team.
In September 2004, David left RTM to become an Arby’s Franchisee with the purchase of four Arby’s in Georgia. He served on the Board of Directors of ARCOP, Arby’s purchasing and supply chain, for six years. He sold his franchise in 2014.
David is a people-oriented leader that helps coach individuals and teams to achieve goals. He believes leadership skills are developed from continual learning, teaching, coaching and a commitment to people.
In 1999, David joined Arby’s Franchisee RTM, as a Region Vice President, operating 56 restaurants in Tennessee and Kentucky. With the help of an incredible team the region grew and David was promoted to President of RTM Southeast in May 2003. As a Region President he served as a member of RTM’s Executive Committee and served on the Operations Executive Team.
In September 2004, David left RTM to become an Arby’s Franchisee with the purchase of four Arby’s in Georgia. He served on the Board of Directors of ARCOP, Arby’s purchasing and supply chain, for six years. He sold his franchise in 2014.
David is a people-oriented leader that helps coach individuals and teams to achieve goals. He believes leadership skills are developed from continual learning, teaching, coaching and a commitment to people.
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