Larry Kerns

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Lexington, KY **505

Cell: 404-***-****

acf8kz@r.postjobfree.com

www.linkedin.com/pub/larry-kerns/5/919/87a/

* Forward-thinking Operations Executive combining 15+ years’ achievement at the helm of

franchise expansion and business development initiatives at leading national restaurant chains

with unmatched process improvement and training acumen.

* Proven record driving top- and bottom-line revenue growth

* Uniquely adept at mentoring leveraging first-hand restaurant experience to establish

profitable operations in highly competitive markets. Rich history of increasing responsibilities

throughout career, moving from entry-level management to executive leadership posts.

Areas of expertise:

* OPERATIONS

* TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT

* NRO PROCESS & PROCEDURES

* FRANCHISEE SUPPORT

* COST ANALYSIS

* LEADERSHIP MANAGEMENT

* MAXIMUM PROFIT RESULTS

* STRATEGIC & BUDGETARY PLANNING

* MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS

Professional Food Service Experience and Accomplishments

2011- Present Greer Companies. (Cheddars Casual Café)

Lexington, KY

Director of Concept Development: Developing new concepts from the ground up as well as

improving and updating existing concepts. Scope of responsibility includes; facilities, supply

chain, menu research and development, systems, manuals, marketing and design

MCrowd Restaurant Group Dallas, Texas

2008-2011

Director of Operations: Multi-Concept Tex-Mex company in the Dallas –Fort Worth metroplex.

23 restaurants total, 16 Mi Cocina (upscale Tex-Mex), 6 Taco Diner (contemporary Mexico City

style Taqueria), and the Mercury Grill (Fine Dining).

River Road Restaurants LLC (DBA IHOP)

2006-2008 Cleveland, OH, Kentucky

Director of Operations: Mid-sized Franchisee with rights to Northeast Ohio and the state of

Kentucky.

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Phaedra Restaurant Corporation (DBA: Cheddar’s Casual Cafe)

1990-2006 Ft. Myers, FL

Vice President of Operations Supervision of 9 restaurants in 4 states with sales volumes of 2

million to 3.5 million annually

Education

Youngstown State University

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

Major: Accounting and Finance.

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