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MOOYAH Names Industry Vet Michael Meche to Lead Brand

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May 30, 2025 // Franchising.com // PLANO, Texas – MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes announced today the appointment of Michael Meche as president. A seasoned restaurant executive with significant leadership experience, Meche will lead MOOYAH into its next stage of growth, focusing on franchisee success, operational excellence and people-oriented leadership.

Most recently, Meche served as Chief Restaurant Officer for sister brands Capriotti’s and Wing Zone, where he helped to elevate guest experience, enhance franchisee performance, and develop strong operating teams. He began his restaurant journey in high school as a team member at Papa John’s and steadily climbed the ranks to lead operations for more than 3,000 locations across North America and Canada. Now, as a North Texas native and longtime MOOYAH fan, Michael is prepared to use his passion for quality and community to build the brand.

“Throughout my nearly 30-year career with Papa John’s, I learned what it takes to be a servant leader and carried that throughout my tenure, which included relocating 13 times as I encouraged a winning culture and supporting franchisee success across thousands of stores,” said Meche. “However, the Dallas-Fort Worth area has always been home base for me, so the opportunity to work with a local legend while staying close to family is incredibly meaningful. I’m honored to join a team that values quality, service and franchisee success, and I’m committed to building on the strong foundation that’s already in place. My leadership philosophy is simple: nobody works for me; rather, I work for them. I believe the best way to grow a brand is to support the people behind it and look forward to hitting the ground running.”

As part of his first 100 days, Meche is prioritizing face time with franchisees and team members across the system. He’s conducted several secret-shopper visits to nearby MOOYAH restaurants and has made it a goal to complete the brand’s in-store franchisee training program to gain firsthand experience in daily restaurant operations.

“Michael understands that everything starts with the restaurant, and his passion for delivering consistent quality every time is really what will continue to enable our franchisees to thrive,” said Anand Gala, Founder and Managing Partner of Gala Capital Partners, the parent company of MOOYAH. “His track record of results across well-loved restaurant brands, paired with his hands-on, servant-minded leadership and deep franchising experience, make him the ideal person to shape MOOYAH’s next phase. We’re thrilled to welcome him to the MOO Crew and are confident that his people-first approach will make a lasting impact on the brand.”

Under Meche’s leadership, the brand will focus on tailored support for franchisees, operational consistency, and guest experience while preserving the quality that has made MOOYAH a standout brand.

SOURCE MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes

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