Goldman Sachs Urban Investment Group Announces Al
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NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Goldman Sachs Urban Investment Group (UIG) today announced that it has entered into an alliance with restaurant executive James E. Boyd, Jr.Through this agreement, Boyd and UIG will work together to identify and assess potential acquisition opportunities in the fast casual and quick service restaurant industry, targeting sizeable concepts and multi-unit franchise groups with potential to grow through franchising and company development.
Boyd has over 25 years of experience in all aspects of company and franchise restaurant operations, management, development and construction.Boyd spent 12 years in management at Popeyes, including several years as Chief Operating Officer, where he was responsible for planning and directing Popeyes' company and franchise operations.Additionally, Boyd served as SVP - Restaurant Operations for Kmart, where he successfully managed over 1700 restaurants and created the successful Famous Eddies concept.Most recently, Boyd was President of Quiznos Canada.
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