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Tom’s Urban names Shannon McNiel president, COO

Former Texas Roadhouse exec to drive new growth

Lisa Jennings, Executive Editor

September 12, 2018

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Tom’s Urban

Former Texas Roadhouse executive Shannon McNiel has been named to the newly created position of president and chief operating officer of Tom’s Urban, the company said Wednesday.

Shannon McNiel

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Link_2520-_2520Shannon_McNiel-toms-urban.jpgMcNiel served previously as market partner at Texas Roadhouse. Before that, he served in leadership and operations positions at Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen, and at Red Lobster and Longhorn Steakhouse.

“Shannon has a tremendous track record of delivering results in this industry and we couldn’t have hired a better person to help drive the anticipated growth of our brand,” said Tom Ryan, executive chairman of Tom’s Urban. “He is an accomplished and passionate leader whose expertise will continue to build Tom’s Urban as the premier eatertainment destination for guests looking for a dynamic sports, music and entertainment experience, all while enjoying delicious food and great drinks.”

The four-unit Tom’s Urban is owned by Black Shamrock Partners, formerly known as Consumer Concept Group, which plans to grow the concept. A fifth Tom’s Urban is scheduled to open in Denver this fall. 

Contact Lisa Jennings at [email protected]

Follow her on Twitter: @livetodineout

About the Author

Lisa Jennings

Executive Editor, Nation's Restaurant News and Restaurant Hospitality

Lisa Jennings is executive editor of Nation’s Restaurant News and Restaurant Hospitality. She joined the NRN staff as West Coast editor in 2004 as a veteran journalist. Before joining NRN, she spent 11 years at The Commercial Appeal, the daily newspaper in Memphis, Tenn., most recently as editor of the Food and Health & Wellness sections. Prior experience includes staff reporting for the Washington Business Journal and United Press International.

Lisa’s areas of expertise include coverage of both large public restaurant chains and small independents, the regulatory and legal landscapes impacting the industry overall, as well as helping operators find solutions to run their business better.

Lisa Jennings’ experience:

Executive editor, NRN (March 2020 to present)

Executive editor, Restaurant Hospitality (January 2018 to present)

Senior editor, NRN (September 2004 to March 2020)

Reporter/editor, The Commercial Appeal (1990-2001)

Reporter, Washington Business Journal (1985-1987)

Contact Lisa Jennings at:

[email protected]

@livetodineout

https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-jennings-83202510/

 

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