Jim Saunders was named chief operating officer for Grub, a 24-unit restaurant chain with a menu that features made-from-scratch burgers, shakes and more.

Jim SaundersSaunders joins Grub from Twin Peaks Restaurants, where he served as vice president of operations. His background also includes stints as regional director of the west at On the Border and regional director of operations at Northstar Restaurants. 

Grub has corporate and franchised locations across seven states and plans to open a new restaurant in Katy, Texas, in summer 2019.