The Krystal Company, famous for its iconic square burgers, has announced the appointment of Alice Crowder, a seasoned restaurant marketing professional, as Vice President of Marketing for the brand. Crowder reports to Chief Marketing Officer Jason Abelkop. She is based at The Krystal Company headquarters in Atlanta.
As Vice President of Marketing, Crowder oversees management of the product and promotional calendar and all associated partnerships. Crowder directs the product development team as well as the cross-functional implementation team that encompasses research, strategy and pricing collaboration.
Crowder possesses more than 20 years of brand leadership experience, including more than 10 years of restaurant experience. She has served in leadership capacities with Denny’s, and Ovation Brands, and started her career in packaged goods management with automotive leader Royal Dutch Shell.
Crowder received her MBA from Clemson University and her Bachelor’s degree in English from Duke University.
Founded in Chattanooga, Tennessee, in 1932, The Krystal Company is the oldest quick service restaurant chain in the South. More than 80 years later, its hamburgers are still served fresh, hot off the grill on the iconic square bun at more than 350 restaurants in 11 states. Krystal’s Atlanta-based Restaurant Support Center serves a team of 6,000 employees. For more information, visit www.Krystal.com or www.Facebook.com/Krystal or follow the brand on Twitter and Instagram @Krystal.
