meet Greg vojnovic


A little about me...

 

Greg's unmatched contacts in the industry agree that he excels at strategic thinking while retaining the nimbleness to act tactically.  He then is able to communicate and articulate the vision and mission of the enterprise within the realm of competitors and customers. Proven track record in company and franchise operations, development, international expansion, and turnarounds. 


The result is a balanced and experienced restaurant executive with over 30 years of outstanding performance leading transformational change. One of the few C-Suite execs to have signed the front of a paycheck as well as the back means Greg is comfortable in both large and small organizations. Known primarily for his expertise in developing comprehensive strategies as well as his skill in utilizing people and culture to drive sales, profitability, and EBITDA.  Also recognized as a top developer of talent with proven and successful leadership experience in building high performing teams. Gifted in identifying, recruiting and developing top talent and then coaching and expanding their skills; the talent he has identified is now emerging amongst the most dynamic leaders in the industry. During the past decade he has had a proven and successful record of negotiation, strategic planning, acquisition, development, and real estate mastery. Greg is a transformational leader changing in how restaurant companies approach growth, development and their franchisees

Comfortable in all environments, Greg has spent most of his career as a key leader of turnarounds, most notably as a part of Cheryl Bachelder’s team for the Popeye’s Louisiana Kitchen rebirth. Then with Paul Brown at Arby’s, leading growth in the rebirth of the iconic brand rebuilding the aged assets and improving first-year operational performance. This led to his role at Inspire Brands and repositioning Buffalo Wilds Wings and the new prototype in the repositioning of that great brand.