TGI Friday’s promoted Brandon Coleman III to the casual dining chain’s chief executive officer. He joined TGI Friday’s in October of 2022 as the chain’s U.S. president and chief marketing officer.

Brandon Coleman IIIColeman’s background includes working with a variety of restaurant chains, including Dave & Busters, Del Frisco’s Restaurant Group and Romano’s Macaroni Grill. Coleman’s resume also includes a stint with Brava Partners, a consulting firm focused on branding and business strategy.

TGI Fridays operates and franchises more than 650 restaurants across 52 countries. The company saw total system-wide sales of $1.6 billion in 2022, per a company release.