July 13, 2023 // Franchising.com // ATLANTA - Smalls Sliders appoints Kris Douglas as its Vice President of Technology. In this role, Douglas will leverage his experience as a technology thought leader in the QSR industry to lead the brand’s technology strategy development and planning while also managing its digital presence.
"I’m excited to introduce innovative technological solutions that will further enhance the customer experience and operational efficiencies as we grow to be a leader in the QSR space,” said Douglas. “I look forward to working closely with our executive leadership team to catapult our growth moving into the second half of 2023 and beyond.”
Before joining Smalls Sliders, Douglas developed a keen understanding of technology and how it plays a pivotal role in brand development through nearly two decades of experience in the field. He has worked across various industries including consumer goods, network news, healthcare, financial services and QSR while leveraging strategic technology solutions to advance his respective companies. Most recently, Douglas led IT strategy and PMO execution at Inspire Brands (Arby’s, Baskin-Robbins, Buffalo Wild Wings, Jimmy John’s, Sonic and Dunkin’). In this role, he was primarily responsible for enterprise M&A-integration and restaurant technology strategy development. With an established reputation for thriving in fast-paced environments while managing multiple priorities, Douglas is well-suited to advance Smalls Sliders as a competitor in the ever-evolving technological landscape of the restaurant industry.
“Kris is a brilliant business strategist and highly knowledgeable in the realm of technology, and we’re elated to welcome him to our growing leadership team,” said Maria Rivera, CEO of Smalls Sliders. “It’s no secret that technology integration has become indispensable to the restaurant industry in recent years.”
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