
After serving as People Dedicated to Quality’s (PDQ) president for the past three years, Kep Sweeney has been promoted to the company’s CEO, according to Nation's Restaurant News.
“We are excited about our future with Kep at the helm and for all the things we can accomplish these next few years. He’s a proven leader with a deep understanding of our business,” said former PDQ CEO, Nick Reader. “Kep’s love of our people and food is what makes me so excited.”
“We’ve grown; we’ve fought a pandemic; we maneuvered through poultry inflation; and we’ve built a great company with a tremendous future,” Reader continued.
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Before joining PDQ, Sweeney served as a partner for Las Vegas restaurant Dom DeMarco’s Pizzeria & Bar and worked for a variety of consulting firms.
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Based in Tampa, Florida, PDQ has 62 locations across five states: Florida, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina and South Carolina. The chain primarily serves chicken sandwiches, tenders and nuggets.