Huddle House Announces Tim Linderman as Chief Development Officer

ATLANTA – Huddle House, the nation’s iconic neighborhood restaurant and gathering place, announced today the appointment of Tim Linderman as Chief Development Officer.

“Tim is a seasoned leader and an exceptional fit for Huddle House’s Executive Leadership team,” said Michael Abt, CEO of Huddle House. “He joins us with an expansive amount of experience in the franchise industry that will be instrumental in rapidly amplifying our development efforts.”

As Huddle House’s new CDO, Linderman is responsible for the oversight and direction of all of the brand’s franchise development efforts, including franchise sales, real estate, franchise marketing and more. As part of the Executive Leadership team, Linderman also plays a key role in providing guidance on corporate strategic direction, policies and the brand’s steady forward momentum.

Prior to joining Huddle House, Linderman spent more than 17 years in the franchise industry, serving in various development roles for Marble Slab Creamery, Arby’s, Primrose School and most recently Global Franchise Group, LLC, where he oversaw franchise sales for Great American Cookies, Marble Slab Creamery, Pretzelmaker, MaggieMoo’s and Hot Dog on a Stick. His proven track record of growing brands through franchising will be influential in accelerating Huddle House’s expansion in key markets throughout the country.

The addition of Linderman to Huddle House underscores the brand’s commitment to continued growth and evolution in 2019 and beyond.

About Huddle House

Committed to serving “Any Meal, Any Time,” Huddle House restaurants have become icons in the communities they serve throughout the country by “Bringing Friends and Family Together, Over Delicious Food, Served from the Heart”. The core values on which the brand was founded – serving freshly prepared, quality home-style food in a warm, friendly environment that brings the community together – are as true today as they were when it was founded 54 years ago. Today, the brand has more than 400 locations open or in development. Named one of the Top 200+ Franchises by Franchise Times and ranked among Thrillist’s list of “Regional Breakfast Chains that Should Be Everywhere,” Huddle House continues to be adored in each of the markets it serves.

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