Operator, Builder, Fixer.

I lead restaurant brands through growth and change—aligning people, process, and P&L. From new‑market entries to operational resets, my focus is durable unit economics and guest‑obsessed culture.

Growth & Market Entry Operational Discipline Franchise Development Guest Experience

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Location: Diamondhead, MS

Phone: 504-402-0208

Email: tuennerman@mac.com

LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/tuennerman

“At Sticky’s, we rebuilt the playbook to make growth repeatable—without losing the energy that made the brand.”

Sticky’s Finger Joint — EVP · Board · Investor (2021–2024)

Repositioned the brand and recalibrated operations to strengthen unit economics in dense urban markets.
Built a scalable opening playbook and advised on capital allocation and franchising priorities.
Instituted SOPs, training rhythms, and dashboards to tighten labor and COGS control.

Dat Dog — Chief Executive Officer (2018–2020)

Reset culture and standards while rebuilding the leadership bench for consistent execution.
Centralized reporting to bring real‑time visibility to KPIs and store performance.
Advanced prototype and market plans to support regional growth.

Raising Cane’s — SVP, Business Development (2008–2016)

Expanded from 7 to 21 states; led initial international entry in the Middle East.
Scaled non‑traditional channels—universities, airports, stadiums, and retail venues.
Partnered with franchisees to grow from 13 to 83 units, contributing roughly $224M revenue in 2016.

Core Strengths

Multi‑Unit OperationsP&L LeadershipTurnaroundsInternational ExpansionFranchise & Non‑Traditional GrowthProcess Optimization & SOPsCross‑Functional LeadershipChange ManagementCulture BuildingCustomer Experience

How I Lead

My leadership philosophy is simple: hire for heart, train for skill, measure what matters, and celebrate progress. Clarity and cadence—daily huddles, clean scorecards, and visible goals—turn strategy into store‑level results.