August 22, 2024 // Franchising.com // ORLANDO, FL - Tony Roma's is proud to announce the appointment of Mohaimina 'Mina' Haque as Chief Executive Officer. Under her leadership, Tony Roma's is embracing a renewed focus and reinventing itself as a “52-year-old startup,” by optimizing global operations, driving international growth, and advancing innovative strategies to shape the brand’s future.
Mina Haque, Esq., is a seasoned attorney and founder of The Law Office of Mohaimina Haque, PLLC. Since 2021, she has served as Tony Roma’s outside counsel, managing global legal matters and providing strategic guidance. An Official Member of the Forbes Business Council, Mina's deep expertise in business and franchise law has been pivotal in driving the brand’s recent transformation.
"I’m truly honored to lead Tony Roma's through this exciting chapter as we’ve already made incredible strides,” said Haque. “I’m eager to continue building on this momentum, reinvigorating the passion and innovation that has made Tony Roma’s a household name for generations.”
During her tenure as Interim CEO, Mina focused on strategies that attracted a broader range of customers, reshaped the company's Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance (ESG) initiatives, and laid the groundwork for Tony Roma’s future growth. As the company's first female CEO, Mina has been at the forefront of encouraging innovation and sustainability within Tony Roma's.
Mina's leadership is defined by a clear and actionable vision, centered on two key strategies that have driven Tony Roma's resurgence. She has spearheaded a comprehensive review of operations, identifying and eliminating inefficiencies to reduce costs and enhance productivity across global locations. This rigorous operational optimization is a blueprint for other restaurants seeking resilience in a competitive market. Additionally, Mina has realigned Tony Roma's offerings to match the evolving tastes and expectations of modern diners, strengthening the brand and positioning it as a leader in the changing restaurant industry.
"I've spent the past year studying the challenges that our industry faces and implementing targeted solutions," Haque added. "The strategies we've executed at Tony Roma's, including operational optimization and adapting to changing consumer preferences, can serve as valuable lessons for the wider restaurant sector. By adopting these approaches, our goal is to improve our franchisees’ viability and success in the long term."
Mina Haque's appointment as CEO marks a new chapter for Tony Roma's – one that is defined by innovation, resilience, and a commitment to excellence in the restaurant and franchise community.
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