John Crawford Tapped As Vice President Of Operations For Roy's Restaurants

  PLANO, TEXAS - 10/24/2017 (PRESS RELEASE JET)

In an announcement made today, John Crawford has been named vice president of operations for Plano-based Roy’s Restaurants.  In his new role Crawford will oversee all aspects of Roy’s day-to-day business including operations, culinary and marketing. 

Crawford, who resides in Central Florida, brings more than 30 years of diverse industry experience to Roy’s including his most recent position as vice president of franchise operations and development for Ruth’s Chris Steak House.  In this role he was responsible for overseeing more than 30 franchise groups and 80 restaurants in the US, Aruba, Asia, Canada, Dubai, and Mexico, including direct responsibility for twelve company-owned restaurants.  During his tenure with Ruth’s Chris, Crawford built collaborative relationships within the franchise community, developed dynamic teams that improved processes and systems that were instrumental in making improvements in all areas of the business and his leadership contributed to the growth of the brand over the past nine years.

Prior to joining Ruth’s Chris, Crawford spent 20 years with Metromedia Restaurant Group in various executive leadership positions supporting both company and franchise operations, including vice president of worldwide franchise operations for Bennigan’s.

“We are thrilled to bring John onboard,” said Sunil Dharod, Dallas entrepreneur and owner of SSCP Management Inc., parent company of Roy’s Restaurants.  “I am confident that he will provide the direction, strategy and leadership that is necessary to continue the momentum of this great brand.   John’s proven track record and reputation within the industry speaks for itself and he will be a key contributor to our future success.”

About Roy’s

Blending classic techniques with adventurous flavors, culinary pioneer and James Beard Foundation award winner Roy Yamaguchi created an entirely new approach to fine dining. The first Roy’s opened in Honolulu in 1988 and has spread its warm hospitality and passion for innovative and creative cuisine around the United States ever since. Choose the freshest seafood and fish, indulge in one of Roy’s spectacular cocktails or chose a glass from the award-winning wine list while discovering the fresh ingredients and outstanding seafood, expertly prepared fresh-cut beef and handmade sushi rolls, by local chefs that made Roy’s famous.