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Finch parent Milkshake Concepts expands executive team

Dallas-based hospitality company names Bryan McVay as financial chief, Matt Smith as CMO

Ron Ruggless, Senior Editor

May 2, 2023

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Milkshake Concepts, owner of The Finch concept, has expanded its executive team with Bryan McVay as CFO and Matt Smith as CMO.Milkshake Concepts

Milkshake-Concepts-Bryan-McVay.jpgMilkshake Concepts, owner of The Finch, Vidorra and Harper’s steakhouse in Dallas, has expanded its executive team, adding Bryan McVay as chief financial officer and Matt Smith as chief marketing officer, the company said this week.

The Dallas-based hospitality company, which has 11 units, said McVay most recently worked with FB Society, owner of such brands as Mexican Sugar, Whiskey Cake, Sixty Vines and Velvet Taco, and Smith served as chief marketing officer for One Table Restaurant Brands, a holding company for the fast-casual Tocaya Organica, fine-dining Toca Madera and Tender Greens. McVay succeeds Ryan Price in the financial position.

Milkshake-Concepts-Matt-Smith.jpg“Continuing to add the best talent is vital as we strive to scale our brands nationally, and bringing in Bryan and Matt is a crucial step to help us achieve this,” said Imran Sheikh, co-founder and CEO and Milkshake Concepts, in a statement.

“Not only do they both bring a wealth of experience and knowledge in the hospitality industry,” Sheikh said, “but they are also two genuine cultural fits who will help push Milkshake to new heights.”

The Milkshake Concepts senior leadership team includes Sheikh as well as James Faller, chief operating officer, Tommy Hamilton, vice president of operations and Rodman Shields, director of culinary.

Related:Dallas’ Milkshake Concepts is expanding its diverse stable of brands

Imran Sheikh, Asim Sheikh and James Faller founded Milkshake Concepts in 2015. It’s brands also include Stirr, Layer Cake, The Dippy Egg, Dirty Bones, Serious Pizza, Serious Shakes and Serious Sliders as well nightlife brands Citizen, Cherry Lounge and Saaya.

Update May 2, 2023: This story has been edited to include chief financial officer predecessor information.

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About the Author

Ron Ruggless

Senior Editor, Nation’s Restaurant News / Restaurant Hospitality

Ron Ruggless serves as a senior editor for Informa Connect’s Nation’s Restaurant News (NRN.com) and Restaurant Hospitality (Restaurant-Hospitality.com) online and print platforms. He joined NRN in 1992 after working 10 years in various roles at the Dallas Times Herald newspaper, including restaurant critic, assistant business editor, food editor and lifestyle editor. He also edited several printings of the Zagat Dining Guide for Dallas-Fort Worth, and his articles and photographs have appeared in Food & Wine, Food Network and Self magazines. 

Ron Ruggless’ areas of expertise include foodservice mergers, acquisitions, operations, supply chain, research and development and marketing. 

Ron Ruggless is a frequent moderator and panelist at industry events ranging from the Multi-Unit Foodservice Operators (MUFSO) conference to RestaurantSpaces, the Council of Hospitality and Restaurant Trainers, the National Restaurant Association’s Marketing Executives Group, local restaurant associations and the Horeca Professional Expo in Madrid, Spain.

Ron Ruggless’ experience:

Regional and Senior Editor, Informa Connect’s Nation’s Restaurant News and Restaurant Hospitality (1992 to present)

Features Editor – Dallas Times Herald (1989-1991)

Restaurant Critic and Food Editor – Dallas Times Herald (1987-1988)

Editing Roles – Dallas Times Herald (1982-1987)

Editing Roles – Charlotte (N.C.) Observer (1980-1982)

Editing Roles – Omaha (Neb.) World-Herald (1978-1980)

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