IHOP vet takes on new challenges.

Togo's Eateries, Inc. named Jim Peros its chief operating officer, overseeing all operations and the expansion of the brand's restaurants throughout the west.

His role includes leading franchise and company restaurant operations across the franchise operations team, training department and operations services group.

Prior to opening his own restaurant consulting firm in 2013, Peros spent nearly seven years with the IHOP Corporation where he held several executive positions, including interim president and senior vice president of operations services. He also spent 15 years working in the Taco Bell division of Yum Brands! holding various leadership roles in marketing, systems, menu development and operations.