The Fat Butcher taps industry heavyweight McMichael as CEO
By Seun Johnson
Patrick McMichael, a consummate professional in Quick Service Restaurant industry has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of The Fat Butcher, a leading player in the Nigerian meat processing and Agribusiness sector.
His appointment comes on the heels of a three-month consultancy stint with the company, during which he played a crucial role in shaping the The Fat Butcher’s growth trajectory
With this appointment, McMichael, a shrewd business leader with over 30 years of experience in the QSR and food retail space, brings extensive expertise in franchise development, operational efficiency, and strategic expansion into the business.
His ascension to the top cadre of the management signals The Fat Butcher’s ambitious plans to scale operations and reinforce its role in boosting food security across Nigeria.
A thoroughbred professional, McMichael is the pioneering Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Eat‘N’Go Limited, Nigeria’s leading food franchisee for Domino’s Pizza, Coldstone Creamery and Pinkberry Frozen Gourmet Yoghurt.
He has over 32 years’ experience in the quick service restaurant business globally. Prior to joining Eat ‘N’ Go, Patrick had a long career as Chief Development and Franchise Officer at Domino’s Pizza Enterprises, one of the largest Domino’s Pizza Franchisees in the world.
He previously served as the CEO of Domino’s Pizza Indonesia where he raised store count from 78 to 131 within a year. He also served as COO of Retail ZOO the owners of multiple brands like Boost Juice, Salsas Fresh Mex and CIBO Espresso.
McMichael is a Graduate of Santa Barbara City College Hotel, Restaurant and Culinary school in California. During his tenure as CEO at Eat ‘N’, the organization witnessed an exponential growth.
The QSR service provider grew to 147 outlets across the Nigerian geo-political zones for its three brands, with over 2500 Nigerians employed in the organization and growing.
His strategic leadership has been the catalyst for significant transformation for the EatNGo brand over the years. He successfully inspired the brand’s shared vision of delivering premium.
Patrick McMichael is an expert in the Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) industry, having worked in management positions of foremost global pizza company, Domino’s Pizza, across different continents for over three decades.
He started out as a trainee manager in Sydney, Australia in 1990, and then got promoted to area supervisor in 1992 and later rose to managerial level.
With his new appointment as CEO of The Fat Butcher, Patrick McMichael is expected to harness his vast experience to steer the company toward a new era of growth and success.
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