Romacorp appoints Stephen Judge CEO

Romacorp has named Stephen Judge CEO, the parent company of the Tony Roma’s and TR Fire Grill chains announced Tuesday.

Judge, who most recently served as president of Bonefish Grill, has also been at the helm of Darden’s Seasons 52 chain. He joins Romacorp as the company seeks to expand its TR Fire Grill concept, a casual-dining chain targeting millennials.

“It’s an exciting time at Romacorp, and Stephen’s extensive experience and strong operations expertise will bring immense knowledge and innovation to Tony Roma’s,” said Scott Wilson, Romacorp’s chairman of the board. “Stephen is a great fit for our company and a tremendous leader, and we look forward to having him guide our company’s continued growth as we serve millions of guests around the world.” 

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