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Rave appoints a finance head

Clint Fendley will oversee finances for the parent company of Pizza Inn and Pie Five.
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Rave Restaurant Group, the parent company of Pizza Inn and Pie Five, hired a vice president of finance, the company announced Tuesday.

Clint Fendley previously worked for 7-Eleven in a variety of roles, including data analytics and strategy manager, and international finance manager.

“He brings extensive and impressive financial experience to Rave,” CEO Brandon Solano said in a statement. “As a leader with a proven track record of success in retail, service and global banking companies, we look forward to having him help improve our company as he becomes a key business partner to me and the rest of our executive team.”

Dallas-based Rave has shaken up its executive ranks in recent months. Solano was named CEO in October, replacing Scott Crane, who was fired in July. In November, Bob Bafundo left his role as president, and the company hired a new COO and vice president of marketing, as well as new operations directors for both Pizza Inn and Pie Five.

The company is tasked with improving the outlook for Pie Five, which has shuttered nearly half its units in recent years, and refreshing the 155-unit legacy brand Pizza Inn.

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