Anna Tauzin

Head of Marketing, Big Chicken

Anna Tauzin is the Fractional Head of Marketing for Big Chicken, the star-powered chicken chain founded by Shaquille O’Neal, JRS Hospitality and Authentic Brands Group. In her role with the company, Tauzin oversees the creation and execution of national and local store marketing strategies and works directly with Big Chicken’s leadership team. Her passion for hospitality intersects with new digital technologies to guide local franchise owners on their marketing needs. 

Tauzin is also the Principal of The Good Kind Consulting, a marketing advisory company for restaurants and restaurant technology. She was previously the Senior Director of Industry Relations and Community Affairs for ChowNow, an online ordering and marketplace for independent restaurants.

Prior to her career in tech, Anna was the Chief Revenue and Innovation Officer for the Texas Restaurant Association and before that the Head of Innovation at the National Restaurant Association based in Washington, D.C. She earned a Master of Arts in Journalism and Public Affairs from American University and a Bachelor of Arts in Mass and Political Communication from Texas State University.

Anna serves on the advisory board for SXSW Interactive, an influential global conference and networking event in Austin. She is the President of Les Dames d’Escoffier – Austin Chapter, an organization supporting women in the culinary, beverage, and hospitality industry.
She is based outside of Austin and is a native Texan. She enjoys riding motorcycles, visiting restaurants, baking, traveling, and spending time with her family. Her Instagram account is mainly pictures of Frank, her pet dachshund.