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Uncle Julio’s Hires CEO, COO

PRIVATENov 13, 2023

Company

Uncle Julio’s

IrvingFood and BeverageFood And BeverageHospitalityHotel

Description

Uncle Julio’s, a full-service Mexican restaurant with about 40 locations, has hired Scott Lawton as CEO and RJ Thomas as president and COO, the company said in a Monday press release. Lawton and Thomas have over 20 years of restaurant industry experience each. The two replace Tom Vogel , who served as CEO since 2013 and as CEO and president since 2021. Andrew C. Taub, a managing partner in L Catterton's Buyout Fund, said in a statement.

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Uncle Julio’s Hires CEO, COO (November 13, 2023). Uncle Julio’s is based in Irving, Texas, United States.

What did Uncle Julio’s announce on November 13, 2023?
Uncle Julio’s, a full-service Mexican restaurant with about 40 locations, has hired Scott Lawton as CEO and RJ Thomas as president and COO, the company said in a Monday press release. Lawton and Thomas have over 20 years of restaurant industry experience each.
What does Uncle Julio’s do?
Lawton co-founded Bartaco in 2011 and served as president and COO of Barteca Restaurant Group, holding company of Barcelona Wine Bar and Bartaco, until it was sold to Del Frisco’s Restaurant Group in 2018.
Where is Uncle Julio’s based?
Uncle Julio’s is based in Irving, Texas, United States.
Which similar companies made leadership changes around the same time?
Pink Taco (November 6, 2023), Utz Brands (November 14, 2023), Keurig Dr Pepper (November 10, 2023) and Persimmon (November 8, 2023) also announced leadership changes within 45 days of Uncle Julio’s.

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Company Information

Company

Uncle Julio’s

Location

Irving, Texas, United States

About

Lawton co-founded Bartaco in 2011 and served as president and COO of Barteca Restaurant Group, holding company of Barcelona Wine Bar and Bartaco, until it was sold to Del Frisco’s Restaurant Group in 2018. Since 2011, Bartaco grew to 29 locations across 13 states.

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