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BABALU TAPAS &
TACOS OPENING IN ATLANTA WITH SEASONED, LOCAL TEAM
OF RESTAURANT
INDUSTRY VETERANS
Roswell-Based
Office of Eat Here Brands Guides Growth in the City They Know Best
ATLANTA (May 31,
2017) – Babalu Tapas & Tacos is opening the doors of its first Atlanta location this June thanks to a local team of talented individuals working at Jackson, Mississippi-based Eat Here Brands’ offices in Roswell.Together, the
company’s Chief Financial Officer Tim Walker, Chief Operations Officer Stan
Stout, Director of Operations Ben Miller and Marketing Director Stacey McMinn have been instrumental in the growth and
development of the Babalu brand, and their combined experience in the Atlanta restaurant
market enables the Spanish-meets-Southern-style tapas eatery to deliver just
what the city desires at its new Midtown location in the 33 Peachtree Place development.
“We have an
amazing team in Atlanta who not only know the local market inside and out but
who also have a wide breadth of experience within the restaurant industry,”
said Bill Latham, CEO of Eat Here Brands. “I’m confident their talents and
localized strategy will lead to a successful introduction of Babalu to
Atlanta.”
CFO Walker joined
the Eat Here Brands team in 2014 and brings over 20 years of broad based
business experience and over a decade of experience working with Atlanta based
restaurant groups. Prior to Eat Here Brands, he was the Senior Vice President
and CFO of Stevi B’s Pizza, where he led the IT, finance and strategy
functions. Earlier in his career, he assisted Arby’s with its finance and
development activities.
As COO, Stout
brings over 20 years of Atlanta restaurant industry experience and connections
to many Atlanta-based brands. Stout worked as the chief human resources and
technology officer at AFC Enterprises. Then during his time as managing partner
at In the Black Partners, he worked with national and regional brands such as
Arby’s, Newk’s, McAlister’s Deli, Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, Sticky Fingers,
Taco Mac and Tin Lizzy’s.
Miller has been
working in Atlanta since 2000 and in the restaurant industry since 1992. His
past experience includes time spent at Hardee’s, TGI Fridays and a vice
president of operations role at Taco Mac, as well as a multi-unit management
position with Hooters in the Georgia market. As director of operations since
2016, Miller takes genuine interest in his team members, developing those who
are drawn to the restaurant industry and helping them to push their own limits
to achieve goals.
As
marketing director, McMinn is responsible for all marketing programs, brand
management and restaurant grand openings. Prior to joining Eat Here Brands, McMinn
was with FOCUS Brands, where she managed grand openings and local marketing
strategy for McAlister’s Deli. Her previous experience includes more than 18
years of media strategy roles working with brands like Applebee’s, Blimpie,
Buffalo Wild Wings, Pizza Hut and Ruby Tuesday.
Opening its doors
this June, Babalu Atlanta is located at 33 Peachtree Place at the corner of West Peachtree Street and Peachtree
Place next to the newly opened Dancing Goats Coffee Bar.
About Babalu
Babalu Tapas &
Tacos is a fun, one-of-a-kind, sharing-style dining experience. Founded in
2010, in Jackson, Mississippi, the restaurant has quickly taken the Southeast
by storm. The Latin-inspired dishes -- each with a unique Southern flair -- are
sure to bring people together. Babalu is proud to use hyper-local produce and
products for its made-from-scratch dishes and handcrafted cocktails. Babalu is
a wholly owned subsidiary of Eat Here Brands. For more information, visit Atlanta.eatBABALU.com. Follow
Babalu on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter for additional
updates.
About Eat
Here Brands
In early 2012, Bill Latham and Al Roberts teamed up to establish
Eat Here Brands, LLC. Headquartered in Jackson, Mississippi, Eat Here Brands is
the restaurant holding company for Babalu Tacos & Tapas, Table 100 and
Interim Restaurant & Bar. For more information on Eat Here Brands, visit www.eathere.com.
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