Steven M. Romaniello

Chairman at Focus Brands LLC

57 year

Consumer Services

Retail Trade

Commercial Services

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Steven M.
Romaniello is currently the Chairman at Focus Brands LLC since 2008.
He is also a Director at Share Our Strength, Inc., Anytime Worldwide LLC, Mavericks, Inc., and a Senior Advisor at Roark Capital Group, Inc. since 2019.
Previously, Mr. Romaniello held positions such as Chief Executive Officer at Cinnabon LLC, President & Chief Executive Officer at Carvel LLC, Chairman at Schlotzsky's Franchise LLC, Chairman at International Franchise Association, Director at McAlister's Corp.
and Pet Valu, Inc., Inside Non-Employee Class III Director at Wingstop, Inc. from 2010 to 2017, President & Chief Operating Officer at U.S.
Franchise Systems, Inc., Vice President at Holiday Inn Worldwide, and Principal at Days Inn of America Corp.
from 1988 to 1990.
Mr. Romaniello completed his undergraduate degree at Tufts University.

Steven M. Romaniello active positions

Companies	Position	Start
Focus Brands LLC Focus Brands LLC RestaurantsConsumer Services FOCUS Brands LLC operates and franchises ice cream shoppes, bakeries, restaurants, and cafes. Its brands include Carvel, Cinnabon, Schlotzsky's, Moe's Southwest Grill, Auntie Anne's Pretzels, and McAlister's Deli. The company was founded in 1934 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.	Chairman	2008-10-31
Anytime Worldwide LLC Anytime Worldwide LLC Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Anytime Worldwide LLC engages in the partnership, operation, and franchising of businesses. The company was founded by Dave Mortensen and Charles Runyon in 2002 and is headquartered in Woodbury, MN.	Director/Board Member	-
Share Our Strength, Inc. Share Our Strength, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Share Our Strength, Inc. runs a national campaign for eradicating poverty and hunger. It offers school break fast, summer and after school meals, food skills education and advocacy solutions. It runs No Kid Hungry, is a national campaign to solve problems of childhood hunger. The company was founded by Billy Shore and Debbie Shore in 1984 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.	Director/Board Member	-
Inspire Brands, Inc. Inspire Brands, Inc. RestaurantsConsumer Services Mavericks, Inc. owns, operates and franchises restaurant brands. It provides franchise support including restaurant development planning, design and construction, operations training, marketing and branding, and supply chain management. The company was founded by Neal K. Aronson and Paul J. Brown in 2018 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.	Director/Board Member	-
Roark Capital Group, Inc. Roark Capital Group, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Roark Capital Group, Inc. (Roark Capital) is a private equity firm founded in 2001 by Neil K. Aronson. The firm is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.	Consultant / Advisor	2008-09-30

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Former positions of Steven M. Romaniello

Companies	Position	End
WINGSTOP INC.	Director/Board Member	2017-03-13
Days Inn of America Corp.	Corporate Officer/Principal	-
International Franchise Association International Franchise Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services International Franchise Association is a non-profit organization, which represents and protects the interests of the franchise community. The company was founded in 1960 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.	Chairman	-
Cinnabon LLC Cinnabon LLC Food RetailRetail Trade Cinnabon LLC owns and operates bakeries. It serves cinnamon rolls, as well as a variety of other baked goods and specialty beverages. The firm operates franchises in shopping malls, airports, train stations, and travel plazas. The company was founded on April 2, 1991 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.	Chief Executive Officer	-
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Listed companies	1
WINGSTOP INC.	Consumer Services

Private companies	14
Schlotzsky's Franchise LLC Schlotzsky's Franchise LLC RestaurantsConsumer Services Schlotzsky's Franchise LLC operated Director and franchised a chain of sandwich restaurants. The firm offered sandwiches, bread, pizzas, toasted wraps, salads, gourmet soups, potato chips, deli meats, and cheeses. It sells its products through grocery and retail locations in the United States. The company was founded in 1971 and was headquartered in Austin, TX.	Consumer Services
U.S. Franchise Systems, Inc. U.S. Franchise Systems, Inc. Hotels/Resorts/Cruise linesConsumer Services U.S. Franchise Systems, Inc. owns and operates hotels. It franchises economy, mid-range and upper-end hotels in Argentina, Canada, Honduras, Israel, Mexico, the Philippines and the US. The company's brands include Microtel Inn & Suites, Hawthorn Suites and Best Inns & Best Suites. U.S. Franchise Systems was founded by Michael A. Leven in August, 1995 and is located in Atlanta, GA.	Consumer Services
McAlister's Corp. McAlister's Corp. RestaurantsConsumer Services McAlister's Corp. owns and operates restaurants. It offers signature sandwiches, salads, soups, stuffed baked potatoes, wraps, desserts, and proprietary beverages. The company was founded in 1989 and is headquartered in Jackson, MS.	Consumer Services
Holiday Inn Worldwide Holiday Inn Worldwide Hotels/Resorts/Cruise linesConsumer Services Part of Odyzean Ltd., Holiday Inn Worldwide is a hotel concern.	Consumer Services
Roark Capital Group, Inc. Roark Capital Group, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Roark Capital Group, Inc. (Roark Capital) is a private equity firm founded in 2001 by Neil K. Aronson. The firm is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.	Finance
Cinnabon LLC Cinnabon LLC Food RetailRetail Trade Cinnabon LLC owns and operates bakeries. It serves cinnamon rolls, as well as a variety of other baked goods and specialty beverages. The firm operates franchises in shopping malls, airports, train stations, and travel plazas. The company was founded on April 2, 1991 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.	Retail Trade
Carvel LLC Carvel LLC Food: Meat/Fish/DairyConsumer Non-Durables Carvel LLC provides retail ice cream franchise. The firm offers fresh made cakes, novelties and fountain ice cream products. Its menu include fresh scooped and soft serve ice cream, take-home novelty treats and premium ice cream cakes. The company was founded by Thomas A. Carvel in 1934 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.	Consumer Non-Durables
Focus Brands LLC Focus Brands LLC RestaurantsConsumer Services FOCUS Brands LLC operates and franchises ice cream shoppes, bakeries, restaurants, and cafes. Its brands include Carvel, Cinnabon, Schlotzsky's, Moe's Southwest Grill, Auntie Anne's Pretzels, and McAlister's Deli. The company was founded in 1934 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.	Consumer Services
Days Inn of America Corp.	Consumer Services
Share Our Strength, Inc. Share Our Strength, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Share Our Strength, Inc. runs a national campaign for eradicating poverty and hunger. It offers school break fast, summer and after school meals, food skills education and advocacy solutions. It runs No Kid Hungry, is a national campaign to solve problems of childhood hunger. The company was founded by Billy Shore and Debbie Shore in 1984 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.	Commercial Services
International Franchise Association International Franchise Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services International Franchise Association is a non-profit organization, which represents and protects the interests of the franchise community. The company was founded in 1960 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.	Commercial Services
Pet Valu, Inc. Pet Valu, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Pet Valu, Inc. distributes pet food and pet-related supplies. Its products include pet food, cages, aquariums, treats, toys, collars, and leashes. The firm's services encompass pet grooming, health and wellness consultation, and maintenance. It caters to dogs, cats, reptiles, birds, fish, and small pets. Its operates under the names PET VALU, PET VALU BETTER PET NUTRITION, PAULMAC'S PET FOOD, CRITTER CRAVINGS, and BERRYS. The company was founded by Geoffrey F. A. Holt in 1976 and is headquartered in Markham, Canada.	Retail Trade
Anytime Worldwide LLC Anytime Worldwide LLC Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Anytime Worldwide LLC engages in the partnership, operation, and franchising of businesses. The company was founded by Dave Mortensen and Charles Runyon in 2002 and is headquartered in Woodbury, MN.	Consumer Services
Inspire Brands, Inc. Inspire Brands, Inc. RestaurantsConsumer Services Mavericks, Inc. owns, operates and franchises restaurant brands. It provides franchise support including restaurant development planning, design and construction, operations training, marketing and branding, and supply chain management. The company was founded by Neal K. Aronson and Paul J. Brown in 2018 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.	Consumer Services