Brenda Beerman Trickey has been appointed Zaxby's first-ever general counsel in the brand's 32-year history.

She will report directly to Founder and CEO Zach McLeroy, according to a press release.

"As Zaxby's works toward becoming a national brand, we continue to identify opportunities to effectively grow our footprint and sustain our mission of enriching lives," Zach McLeroy, Zaxby's founder and CEO, said in the release. "That means strategically adding more seats to our table, particularly within our ZFL leadership team."

Brenda Beerman Trickey

Trickey comes to Zaxby's from Pet Retail Brands Ltd., where she served as chief legal officer and head of real estate. Her franchising background includes a position at Popeyes where she focused on the brand's domestic and international growth programs. Prior to that she worked with Marriott International as vice president and senior counsel. In that role she was lead attorney for the ExecuStay franchise corporate apartment business and partnered with Marriott's business teams to solve for day-to-day operational issues.

"I am fueled by a passion for tackling challenges while also developing team members," Trickey said in the release. "Being a part of servant led organizations in the past helped me to see firsthand how servant leadership positively impacts a brand's growth and success. That's one of the many reasons why I am excited to be part of Zaxby's."

In her role with Zaxby's, Trickey will serve on the ZFL executive team. She will also lead Zaxby's legal services department while managing the brand's legal vendor relationships to mitigate risk.

"We are excited to have Brenda join us during this pivotal time in our brand's history," said McLeroy in the release. "As we focus on our brand's ability to ensure our culture while continuing to strive to attain our brand vision, Brenda's servant-led heart and exceptional experience at other culture-driven organizations and QSR brands, such as Marriott International and Popeyes, make her the ideal candidate to fill this critical role."

Founded in 1990, Zaxby's has more than 900 locations in 17 states. The company is headquartered in Athens, Georgia.

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