BRAND PRESIDENT, DEL TACO
WHY: Former franchise manager who owned 130 KFC and Taco Bell locations under North Star Foods firm.
IN THE NEWS: Replaced Chad Gretzema as president this year who exited after holding the position since 2021. Rose also previously worked for Jack in the Box, owner of Lake Forest-based taco chain.
NOTEABLE: Rose co-founded North Star Group, which generated revenue of $200M through its franchised locations.
QUOTABLE: “I couldn’t be more excited about the opportunity to be a part of an organization with such a bright future.”
