Steve Provost Joins Maggiano's as SVP

DALLAS - Brinker International announced Friday that Quiznos’ former chief marketing officer, Steve Provost, has been appointed as its senior vice president of marketing and brand strategy for its 45-unit casual Italian-American brand, Maggiano’s Little Italy. Its parent company, Brinker International, owns or franchises some 1,700 restaurants of such brands as Chili’s Grill & Bar and On the Border Mexican Grill & Cantina.

Provost is tasked with branding, advertising and development of overall marketing strategy as well as food and beverage initiatives for the Maggiano's Little Italy brand. He reports to Wyman Roberts, Chief Marketing Officer for Brinker International and President of Maggiano's Little Italy.

"The breadth and depth of Steve's restaurant industry experience will provide valuable insight as he leads our Maggiano's brand marketing team," said Roberts.

Provost joined Quiznos Subs in March of 2007. Provost career includes leadership roles within the YUM! Brands,  an operator and franchisor of tens of thousands of quick service restaurants, including Chief Marketing and Innovation Officer for Long John Silver's and A&W; Senior Vice President of Franchising and Vice President of Marketing for Kentucky Fried Chicken.