Former Palm Restaurant executive to work on the Zinburger and CUPS concepts.

Multi-concept foodservice operator The Briad Group named Michelle McGuire vice president of operations for its Zinburger Wine & Burger Bar and CUPS Frozen Yogurt – That's Hot brands.

McGuire has worked in various positions with the Palm Restaurant Group for nearly 20 years, starting as an assistant manager at the chain's Los Angeles location and working her way up the ranks to such positions as general manager, regional director and vice president of European operations.