TUCSON — eegee’s this week announced that industry veteran Jason Vaughn has been appointed its new chief executive officer.
Vaughn will succeed Ron Petty, who served as eegee’s chairman for a decade before becoming CEO in 2019.
Named by Nation’s Restaurant News as “One of the Most Influential CEOs in the Country,” Vaughn brings over three decades of experience to eegee’s.
Having served as SVP, operations at Yum! Brands, division VP at Wendy’s, president and COO at Lenny’s Subs and, most recently, president and CEO of Frisch’s Restaurants, Vaughn’s strategic leadership experience with and deep understanding of quick-service restaurants will be utilized to propel eegee’s rapid growth while building on the brand’s 50-year history.
“The opportunity to take part in a success story like eegee’s is an immense honor,” said Vaughn.
“The brand is nearly synonymous with Arizona, and I’m excited to help bring its unique offering and first-class customer experience to more areas across the state, and even beyond. I feel fortunate to now be part of eegee’s incredible legacy — one that I take very seriously, as I know the loyalty of eegee’s supporters is unmatched — and look forward to what’s to come.”
In his retirement, Ron Petty will continue to serve as an advisor to eegee’s, focusing on his true passion of real estate to help the brand strategically expand its footprint.
As eegee’s CEO, he led the company through its sale and partnership with 39 North Capital and restaurant investor Kitchen Fund. Since then, eegee’s has grown by nine locations and expanded into a new market, metro Phoenix.
