Samuel Borgese

Samuel Nicholas Borgese is an experienced restaurant industry executive who served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Shari's Management Corporation from July 2017 to April 2023.2 He has a long history of leadership roles in the restaurant and hospitality sectors, including:

1. Founder and Managing Member of Gather Holdings, LLC, which owns Shari's Management Corporation2
2. President and CEO of Logan's Roadhouse from October 2014 to August 20163
3. CEO of Max Brenner International from 2011 to 20142
4. President and CEO of CB Holding Corp. (parent of Charlie Brown's Steakhouse) from 2008 to 20113
5. President and CEO of Catalina Restaurant Group from 2003 to 20082

Borgese has also served as an independent director of El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. since 2011.2 He has expertise in brand revitalization, improving financial performance, and developing employee and guest cultures.1 Borgese holds a Certificate of Director Education from the National Association of Corporate Directors and completed Harvard Business School's Executive Education CSV Program.2