Jim Balis
Jim Balis Managing Director, Strategic Operations GroupCapitalSpring Jim joined CapitalSpring in 2014 where he serves as managing director and heads up the strategic operations group. He has over 40 years of restaurant experience and has served as CEO in more than 15...Eric Easton
Eric Easton Chief Financial OfficerAmpex Brands Eric is chief financial officer for Ampex Brands, a Top 20 Franchisee and owner of approximately 400 franchise locations across YUM! Brands, Long John Silvers, and 7-Eleven. Ampex is also the franchisor for Au Bon Pain...Amy Cheng
Amy Cheng PartnerCheng Cohen Amy concentrates her practice in domestic and international commercial transactions, general corporate, and franchise, licensing and distribution law. She represents franchisors on the structuring and operation of their franchise programs...Ruston Hicks
Ruston Hicks CEOLet’s Do Delivery Ruston Hicks is an accomplished entrepreneur with over 15 years in the food delivery industry. He founded Texas ToGo in 2012 which became a staple regional delivery provider in the area, and now operates as a franchise of...Luke Pipkin
Luke Pipkin Sr. Principal Team Leader, Innovation & New VenturesChick-fil-a Luke Pipkin serves within Innovation & New Ventures at Atlanta-based Chick-fil-A, Inc., a family-owned quick-service restaurant chain with over 2,800 restaurants in 48 states and...
Outstanding Operators
Food On Demand Outstanding Operators features restaurant brands with innovative operations that are taking creative paths to success with delivery and all things off-premises.