Two CEOs Work to Revitalize Troubled Bennigan's

DALLAS (Blue MauMau) - Bennigan's announced on Tuesday that both the former CEO of Arby's and the Metromedia Restaurant Group will be consultants to Bennigan's as part of its ongoing efforts to vitalize what's left of the chain after filing of Chapter 7 liquidation of all of its company-owned restaurants on July 29. What's left of the chain is its franchise network.

Doug Benham, the former president and CEO of ARBY’S,  has joined as a board-level advisor to serve in a consulting role to the current restructuring team.  Mr. Benham guided the ARBY’s system as CEO to enhanced sales and operational performance.

Mr. Vince Runco, former president and CEO of Metromedia Restaurant Group, has joined as interim president and CEO of Bennigan's Franchising Co. He will focus on franchise support and assisting the development of the franchise system.  Runco served at Metromedia Restaurant Group from 1999 until 2007, most recently as CEO.  He served in several prior roles at Metromedia including chief operating officer and president, World-Wide Franchise. 

“I’m very excited to be working with the Bennigan’s franchisees again,” said Mr. Runco.  “My previous role included growth and operations of the franchise system, and I remain committed to the franchisees with whom I have worked with for nearly a decade.”