Popular sushi brand takes franchise support to a new level with veteran hire
Rock N Roll Sushi announced Tony Cline has been hired as its new Training and Support Coordinator. Cline comes with a wealth of experience and is eager to turn the volume up to 11 as he helps the brand grow while using his skills to develop and train teams across various locations.
Cline cut his teeth as a Managing Partner and Regional Manager for Outback Steakhouse. After spending nearly two decades honing his leadership skills with the popular steakhouse brand, he spent another seven years working as Director of Operations and, eventually, Vice President of Operations for World of Beer. Most recently, he spent a year as the COO of Lulu’s. With all this experience working for successful hospitality brands, Cline seems like he was “Born to Run” restaurant teams.
As the new Training and Support Coordinator, Cline will be the direct contact for area representatives, overseeing approximately 35 Rock N Roll Sushi locations. His role includes spearheading training initiatives and providing ongoing support to ensure the smooth operation of the brand’s franchises. Cline will be instrumental in supporting the newly signed Michigan franchisee group, focusing on effective training and launch strategies for new store openings.
“We’re excited to welcome Tony into the Rock N Roll Sushi family,” said CEO Craig LeMieux. “He’s a proven leader with an extensive background in the restaurant industry and that makes him the perfect fit to lead our training and support efforts. I know he will make a huge impact on our franchisees and our brand as we continue our nationwide expansion.”
At Rock N Roll Sushi, fans enjoy food that’s deliciously twisted and made fresh for everyone. Boasting concepts and flavors that are big, bold and loud, it’s the only place to experience the rock you love and the rolls you love with the ones you love!
Founded in 2010 by husband-and-wife duo Lance and Gerri Mach Hallmark in Mobile, Alabama, Rock N Roll Sushi is the original American-style sushi restaurant founded on great food, true love and rock ‘n’ roll music. It’s the only theme-restaurant in the world where local and loyal fans can experience the rock they love and the rolls they love with the ones they love. The menu is broken down by Opening Acts, Classics, Green Room, Headliners (with Raw Tracks), Back Stage Hibachi, Kids Rock and After Party, with Rock N Roll Sushi’s greatest hits – like Crispy Wontons, Punk Rock Roll, VIP Roll and Hibachi – stealing the show. From humble beginnings in a modest 1000-square-foot space tucked inside the Mobile Mall, Rock N’ Roll Sushi has rapidly expanded to encompass more than 60 locations across the Southeastern U.S. in just a decade.
For more information about Rock N Roll Sushi, visit RockNRollSushi.com. or follow the brand on Facebook or Instagram.
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