Amergent Hospitality Names Mark Whittle EVP of Franchise Development
Amergent Hospitality Names Mark Whittle EVP of Franchise Development
CHARLOTTE, N.C., Nov. 30, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Amergent Hospitality Group (OTCQB:AMHG) ("Amergent" or the "Company"), owner, operator and franchisor of multiple nationally-recognized restaurant brands, today announced it has appointed Mark Whittle as its EVP of Franchise Development.
環球通訊社北卡羅來納州夏洛特，2021年11月30日電擁有多個全國知名餐廳品牌的美國人酒店集團(場外交易市場代碼：AMHG)(簡稱“美國人”或“公司”)今天宣佈，它已任命馬克·惠特爾為特許經營發展部執行副總裁。
Amergent Hospitality Group's President, Fred Glick, stated, "We are excited to welcome Mark to the team in anticipation of rapid franchise growth though our current brands, as well as recently acquired brands and future contemplated acquisitions. Importantly, Mark has a familiarity with Amergent and its team, having worked previously at Hooters which will enable him to hit the ground running as we continue executing on our strategy, building atop of recent momentum."
Amergent Hotitality Group總裁弗雷德·格利克(Fred Glick)表示：“我們很高興歡迎馬克加入我們的團隊，因為我們預計，通過我們現有的品牌以及最近收購的品牌和未來考慮中的收購，我們的特許經營權將迅速增長。重要的是，馬克熟悉amergent及其團隊，之前曾在貓頭鷹工作過，這將使他能夠在我們繼續執行我們的戰略時開始工作，在最近的勢頭基礎上不斷髮展。”
Mark Whittle comes to Amergent having directed or personally having been involved for over 34 years in the successful development of thousands of new restaurant locations globally. He was responsible for directing the activities of numerous real estate, franchise sales, business consultants, asset management and design/construction professionals and providing superior leadership for the growth of various national and international brands, including Little Caesars Pizza, Churchs Chicken, Focus Brands, and most recently as Chief Development Officer for HOA Brands. His experience includes intimate market knowledge throughout the United States, Europe, Asia, Latin America and South Africa.
馬克·惠特爾介紹了amergent，他曾指導或親自參與了全球數千家新餐廳的成功開發，時間超過34年。他負責指導眾多房地產、特許經營銷售、商業顧問、資產管理和設計/施工專業人士的活動，併為各種國內和國際品牌的發展提供卓越的領導，包括Little Caesars Pizza、Churchs Chicken、Focus Brands，最近擔任HOA Brands的首席開發官。他的經驗包括熟悉美國、歐洲、亞洲、拉丁美洲和南非的市場知識。
Whittle commented, "I'm excited to be joining Fred and the Amergent team at what I believe to be an inflection point, evidenced by recently reported strong financial performance. We have a strong foundation to leverage, which will enable me to do what I have done my entire career, grow the franchise side of our business with a goal of reaching greater scale, relevance and profitability."
惠特爾評論説：“我很高興能在我認為是一個轉折點的時候加入Fred和amergent團隊，最近公佈的強勁財務表現證明瞭這一點。我們有堅實的基礎可以利用，這將使我能夠做我整個職業生涯所做的事情，發展我們業務的特許經營方面，目標是實現更大的規模、相關性和盈利能力。”
The Company recently announced select third quarter 2021 restaurant level highlights which included:
該公司最近宣佈了2021年第三季度精選餐廳級別的亮點，其中包括：
- Overall same store sales for Q3 2021 were up 17.8% compared to Q3 2020 and up 7.7% compared to Q3 2019
- Total Revenue increased from $3.96 million in 2020 to $4.66 million in 2021
- October 2021 same store sales growth continued at 10.1% over 2020 and up 12.2% to 2019, led by both LBB which was up 12.3% to 2020 and 18.4% to 2019 and BGR up 26.1% to 2020 and 11.3% to 2019
- Total Restaurant Operating expenses declined from 76.5% to 60.2%
- Loyalty club membership for the 3 burger brands in Q3 2021 increased by 16K fans now exceeding 283K fans. PizzaRev has an additional 262K loyalty members.
- Acquired the PizzaRev brand and re-opened Glendale, CA in November. Plan to re-open two additional locations in Placentia, CA and Studio City, CA in Q4
- Opened LBB University of OR in the student center on 11/22/2021
- 2021年第三季度的整體同店銷售額與2020年第三季度相比增長了17.8%，與2019年第三季度相比增長了7.7%
- 總收入從2020年的396萬美元增加到2021年的466萬美元
- 2021年10月，同店銷售額繼續增長，比2020年增長10.1%，到2019年增長12.2%，其中LBB領跑，到2020年增長12.3%，到2019年增長18.4%，BGR到2020年增長26.1%，到2019年增長11.3%
- 餐廳總運營費用從76.5%下降到60.2%
- 2021年第三季度，這3個漢堡品牌的忠誠度俱樂部成員增加了1.6萬名粉絲，目前已超過28.3萬名粉絲。PizzaRev有額外的26.2萬忠實會員。
- 收購了PizzaRev品牌，並於11月在加利福尼亞州格倫代爾重新開業。計劃在第四季度在加利福尼亞州普萊西亞市和加利福尼亞州Studio City再開兩家分店
- LBB大學於2021年11月22日在學生中心開學
Amergent's operations include 43 stores, consisting of 28 company owned and 15 franchised locations. The Company's brands include Little Big Burger, Burgers Grilled Right, American Burger Company, PizzaRev, Jantzen Beach Wings and the Owls Nest gaming location.
Amergent的業務包括43家門店，其中包括28家公司所有的門店和15家特許經營門店。該公司的品牌包括Little Big Burger、Burgers Grated Right、American Burger Company、PizzaRev、Jantzen Beach Wings和The Owls Nest遊戲場所。
About Amergent Hospitality Group
Headquartered in Charlotte, NC, Amergent Hospitality Group owns, operates, and franchises fast, casual, and full-service restaurant brands, including American Burger Company, BGR - Burgers Grilled Right, Little Big Burger, and Hooters gaming venue. For more information, please visit: www.amergenthg.com
關於美國酒店集團
美國酒店集團總部設在北卡羅來納州夏洛特，擁有、經營和特許經營快速、休閒和全方位服務的餐廳品牌，包括美國漢堡公司、BGR-Burgers Grated Right、Little Big Burger和貓頭鷹遊戲場所。如需更多信息，請訪問：www.amergenthg.com。
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements regarding the closing of the merger and Sonnet's operations following the closing of the merger. All statements pertaining to Amergent Hospitality Group's expectations regarding future financial and/or operating results, potential for our tests and services and future revenues or growth in this press release constitute forward-looking statements. Any statements that are not historical fact (including, but not limited to, statements that contain words such as "will," "believes," "plans," "anticipates," "expects," "estimates") should also be considered to be forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties discussed in the Amergent Hospitality Group's Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019, along with other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date hereof. Amergent Hospitality Group disclaims any obligation to update these forward-looking statements.
前瞻性陳述
本新聞稿包含1995年“私人證券訴訟改革法”所指的前瞻性陳述，包括有關合並結束以及合併結束後十四行詩的業務的陳述。本新聞稿中有關美國酒店集團對未來財務和/或經營結果的預期、我們測試和服務的潛力以及未來收入或增長的所有陳述均為前瞻性陳述。任何非歷史事實的陳述(包括但不限於包含“將”、“相信”、“計劃”、“預期”、“預期”、“估計”等詞語的陳述)也應被視為前瞻性陳述。前瞻性陳述涉及美國酒店集團在截至2019年12月31日的年度10-K表格中討論的風險和不確定性，以及提交給美國證券交易委員會的其他文件。這些前瞻性陳述僅代表截至本新聞稿發佈之日的情況。美國酒店集團沒有義務更新這些前瞻性陳述。
Amergent Hospitality Group Investor Contact:
Jason Assad
678-570-6791
IR@amergenthg.com
美國酒店集團投資者聯繫人：
傑森·阿薩德
678-570-6791
郵箱：ir@amergenthg.com
譯文內容由第三人軟體翻譯。