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International Dairy Queen Announces New Chief Operating Officer, International
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International Dairy Queen Inc. has appointed Nicolas Boudet as Chief Operating Officer, International, to lead its operations across over 20 countries, excluding the U.S. and Canada. With over 20 years of leadership experience in the hospitality and quick-service restaurant sectors, Boudet aims to drive franchise development and marketing. Previously, he served at Wingstop and Focus Brands. CEO Troy Bader emphasized the significance of strong international leadership for the company's growth strategy.
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Appointment of experienced leader Nicolas Boudet to drive international operations.
Boudet's extensive experience in franchise development and quick-service restaurants.
Strategic focus on expanding the international market, positioning for growth.
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Nicolas Boudet Joins International Dairy Queen to Lead Global Business
MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
International Dairy Queen Inc. (IDQ) today announced Nicolas Boudet joined the company as chief operating officer, international. Boudet will lead the international business, including operations, franchise development, supply chain and marketing in more than 20 countries outside of the U.S. and Canada. He brings more than 20 years of business leadership experience at well-known, globally recognized hospitality and quick-service restaurant brands.
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Boudet most recently served as senior vice president global development and president of international at Wingstop Restaurants, Inc. (Wingstop). Before joining Wingstop in 2018, he was executive vice president and group president international at Focus Brands where he was responsible for Auntie Anne's, Carvel, Cinnabon, McAlister's, Moe's and Schlotzky's. Boudet also held leadership positions at YUM! Brands serving as: head of franchising and development for Taco Bell U.S., and chief development officer Latin America and Caribbean for KFC, Pizza Hut and Taco Bell.
“Our international business is our largest growth opportunity and bringing in a strong international franchise leader is paramount to deliver on our future success,” said Troy Bader, president and CEO at International Dairy Queen. “With decades of increasingly successful franchise experience in the quick-service restaurant industry, Nicolas Boudet brings a vision and growth business mindset as we continue to expand in existing countries and enter new markets.”
“I am honored to join International Dairy Queen at a time when global growth is a key strategic business priority,” said Nicolas Boudet, chief operating officer, international, at International Dairy Queen. “I am committed to empowering this talented team to its full potential, building relationships with current and prospective franchise owners, and introducing new fans around the world to the DQ experience.”
Boudet holds a master’s degree from ESSEC Business School, Paris, France, in a program administered by Institut de Management Hôtelier International (IMHI) and Cornell University. He is based in Dallas, Texas, where he resides with his family.
About International Dairy Queen, Inc.
International Dairy Queen, Inc., based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, is the parent company of American Dairy Queen Corporation and Dairy Queen Canada, Inc. Through its subsidiaries, IDQ develops, licenses and services a system of more than 7,000 restaurants in the United States, Canada and more than 20 other countries. IDQ is a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. (Berkshire), which is led by Warren Buffett, the legendary investor and CEO of Berkshire. For more information, visit DairyQueen.com.
Who is Nicolas Boudet and what will he do at International Dairy Queen?
Nicolas Boudet is the newly appointed Chief Operating Officer, International at International Dairy Queen, responsible for leading operations, franchise development, supply chain, and marketing in over 20 countries.
What experience does Nicolas Boudet have in the restaurant industry?
Boudet has over 20 years of experience, having previously held leadership roles at Wingstop and Focus Brands, focusing on international operations.
Why is the appointment of Nicolas Boudet significant for International Dairy Queen?
His expertise is crucial as International Dairy Queen aims to leverage international business as a key growth opportunity.
Which countries will Nicolas Boudet oversee as COO of International Dairy Queen?
Boudet will oversee operations in more than 20 countries outside of the U.S. and Canada.
How does this appointment affect Berkshire Hathaway shareholders?
The strategic leadership change aims to enhance growth in international markets, which could positively impact Berkshire Hathaway shareholders in the long term.
