“These new solutions provide our enterprise with the enhanced technology and control needed to better operate our business.”īenson’s career as an Information Technology Executive spans world-class consumer product and retail organizations, including multiple senior IT roles across the PepsiCo global business, as CIO of Lighthouse International in New York City, as Americas Vice-President for Cadbury, and as Vice-President of Enterprise IT for Supervalu in Minneapolis. “The new systems that we have incorporated at Ovation enable our management and staff to spend more time focusing on the business and guest experience,” said Benson. He will continue to cultivate these programs in his new role. Since joining Ovation, Benson has developed an enterprise-wide business application and infrastructure roadmap that includes the following key projects: transformation of Ovation’s headquarters systems leveraging Oracle ERP Cloud solutions upgrading the entire Point-of-Sale environment through MICROS Simphony Point of Sale, iCare Loyalty, Mobile POS, and enhanced PCI Security and restaurant food production, team management and supply chain solutions powered by CrunchTime Information Systems. “In his new role as CIO, he will work hand in hand with teams across Ovation Brands to deliver top-notch information systems solutions for the company that will allow us to maintain a competitive edge.” “Throughout Patrick’s career, he has built a reputation for delivering innovative IT solutions,” said Anthony Wedo, CEO for Ovation Brands. Benson has spearheaded a number of new initiatives for Ovation as part of its reinvention, including the introduction of a new POS system that will roll out to the entire enterprise by Fall 2014. Ovation Brands – parent company to steak-buffet style restaurants Ryan’s, HomeTown Buffet, Old Country Buffet, Country Buffet, and Fire Mountain – recently announced the promotion of SVP of Information Technology Patrick Benson to Chief Information Officer.
All seven Country Buffet restaurants in the Denver market were completely reinvented, showcasing a contemporary food court design, modern artwork and staff focused on exceptional hospitality.Development of leadership signals the brand’s focus on innovation Patrick Benson The name change comes after the company launched its Main Street concept in the Denver market as part of re-imaging efforts. Our goal is to ensure that each and every day our six brands are worthy of applause!" Wedo also stated that the name Ovation Brands allows the company to properly showcase a greater breadth of brands than Buffets, Inc. "The name, Ovation Brands, represents a call to action for all our teammates and guests.
"We are a different company now, we are foundationally about continuous innovation," said Anthony Wedo, CEO of Ovation Brands. Ovation Brands logoBuffets, Inc., parent company to Ryan's, HomeTown Buffet, Old Country Buffet, Country Buffet, Fire Mountain and Tahoe Joe's Famous Steakhouse, has changed its name to Ovation Brands. Change comes as company launches new Main Street Concept.
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