Fast-casual restaurant chain Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers introduced Brian Wise as chief operating officer for the fast-casual restaurant chain.

Wise’s background includes spending 15 years with a Freddy’s franchise group. He spent the past year as part of Freddy’s corporate team working on technology and operational-related initiatives.

In addition, Freddy’s named Jerry Kunz vice president of finance. Kunz most recently served as the director of finance and treasury for First Watch Restaurants.