

He oversees multiple departments supporting the company’s domestic business, including franchisee development, real estate, construction and design. Franchise Developmentįrank Costello joined Church’s Texas Chicken ® in 2022. He earned his Bachelor of Arts (BA) in International Studies with a minor in Spanish, from Elon University. Will earned two Master’s degrees from the University of Kentucky one in Business Administration (MBA) and the other in International Commerce (MA). Prior to joining Church’s ®, Will gained valuable experience from serving in various procurement and supply chain leadership roles within Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corporation, flyExclusive, and Pinkbox Doughnuts. He leads the brand’s ability to efficiently source, make and deliver ingredients, equipment, and raw materials, with an emphasis on quality, innovation, and value.

Will oversees Church’s ® strategic sourcing/purchasing, distribution, and quality assurance functions to support the company’s growing global operations. He is an innovative leader who drives results related to process improvements, cost savings, and new product development. Will Cash has more than 12 years of QSR experience and a proven record of accomplishments in supply chain management. VP, Global Supply Chain & Quality Assurance As technology evolves, he prioritizes ongoing education to remain innovative and informed on all things tech. Over that time, he developed and implemented custom solutions for POS, Back Office, Payments, and Data Analytics solutions.Īhnaf studied Computer Science and has certifications in several programming languages such as, system architectures, project management, Six Sigma, Agile, AI, and Data Science to name a few. He spearheads the translation of strategic priorities of the business into specific tactics, including developing annual and long-term technology budgets and balancing budget requests with ROI analysis, among many other technical tasks.īefore joining the Church’s ® family, Ahnaf spent over 23 years in positions ranging from technical solution architect to executive level for global restaurant brands, including Subway (Franchise Co-Op), Burger King, Arby’s, and BurgerFi International. Joe received his BBA, Marketing and MBA, Finance and Strategy from the University of Michigan and was named one of Atlanta’s 500 Most Powerful Leaders in 2023.Īhnaf Ali is a technology visionary with a 25-year track record of driving innovative solutions for large global brands.Īt Church’s Texas Chicken ®, Ahnaf leads the Technology and Digital Platforms team responsible for implementing and maintaining critical systems that serve restaurants and enterprises. He proudly supports the mission of Goodwill Industries International, where he recently completed his term as an officer on the National Board of Directors.

Joe’s passion for people carries into the community. He helped both of those brands realize steady growth, expanded customer bases and improved unit-level economics. He also held Brand President positions at McAlister’s Deli and Cinnabon. Joe was previously Restaurant Category President at Focus Brands, where he oversaw a portfolio of more than 1,500 restaurants across the Moe’s Southwest Grill, McAlister’s Deli and Schlotzsky’s brands. With over 30 years’ experience in food service, consumer products and retail, Joe has a passion for developing high-performing teams, growing brands and accelerating digital capabilities. Church’s® has system-wide sales of more than $1 billion. With over 1,500 locations in 24 countries, he drives strategic initiatives designed to ignite growth and serve guests and franchisees across the globe. Joe Guith leads Church’s Texas Chicken ® and Texas Chicken ® domestic and international restaurants.
