Blue MauMau:
Rubio’s Restaurants Inc announced on Friday that its president and CEO Daniel Pittard has resigned after five years in the company. The licensor of some 200 restaurants throughout the Southwest said that Marc Simon would replace Pittard. Mr. Pittard will remain on Rubio’s Board of Directors.
“I’m delighted that the Board selected Marc Simon to be the next CEO,” declared Pittard. “Marc has extensive knowledge of the restaurant industry, understands the unique aspects of the Rubio’s brand and is a strong leader.”
“We are deeply grateful to Dan for his fine leadership and accomplishments in helping strengthen the company while CEO of Rubio’s” said Ralph Rubio, co-founder of Rubio’s.