James Walker
Chief Executive Officer at FRISCH'S RESTAURANTS, INC.
Profile
James Walker currently works at Frisch's Restaurants, Inc., as Chief Executive Officer from 2022, Nathan's Famous, Inc., as Senior Vice President-Restaurants from 2019, FSC Franchise Co. LLC, as Chief Development Officer, and NRD Capital Management LLC, as Senior Operating Partner.
Mr. Walker also formerly worked at Buyk Corp., as CEO from 2021 to 2022, Sweet Factory Group, Inc., as Chief Development Officer, The Johnny Rockets Group, Inc., as Chief Development Officer from 2013 to 2015, and The Johnny Rockets Group, Inc., as President from 2013 to 2017.
Mr. Walker received his Masters Business Admin degree from The Fuqua School of Business.
James Walker active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| NATHAN'S FAMOUS, INC. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2019-05-15 |
| FRISCH'S RESTAURANTS, INC. | Chief Executive Officer | 2022-08-31 |
NRD Capital Management LLC
 NRD Capital Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance NRD Capital Management LLC (NRD Capital) is a private equity firm founded in 2014 by Aziz Hashim. The firm is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. | Private Equity Investor | - |
FSC Franchise Co. LLC
 FSC Franchise Co. LLC RestaurantsConsumer Services FSC Franchise Co. LLC operates a chain of family restaurants and pubs. It offers to-go, value and kids menu, gluten-friendly, catering, and specials. The company was founded by Jim Mellody in 1985 and is headquartered in Tampa, FL. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Former positions of James Walker
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Buyk Corp.
 Buyk Corp. Air Freight/CouriersTransportation Buyk Corp. was a real-time retail grocery delivery service that provided customers with groceries and essential items in 15 minutes or less, with no minimum spend or delivery fee. The company was based in an undisclosed location, so its location cannot be summarized. The American company operated a network of 39 stores and used proprietary technology to optimize the speed of order picking and delivery. | Chief Executive Officer | 2022-09-29 |
The Johnny Rockets Group, Inc.
 The Johnny Rockets Group, Inc. RestaurantsConsumer Services The Johnny Rockets Group, Inc. owns and operates restaurants. Its products include shakes and floats, hamburgers, philly cheese steak, salads, starters, rocket kid meals, and beverages. The company was founded by Ronn Teitelbaum on June 6, 1986 and is headquartered in Wilbraham, MA. | Private Equity Investor | 2017-12-30 |
The Johnny Rockets Group, Inc.
The Johnny Rockets Group, Inc. RestaurantsConsumer Services The Johnny Rockets Group, Inc. owns and operates restaurants. Its products include shakes and floats, hamburgers, philly cheese steak, salads, starters, rocket kid meals, and beverages. The company was founded by Ronn Teitelbaum on June 6, 1986 and is headquartered in Wilbraham, MA. | Chief Operating Officer | - |
Sweet Factory Group, Inc.
 Sweet Factory Group, Inc. Food RetailRetail Trade Sweet Factory Group, Inc. is a company that retails candy. The company is based in Chicago, IL. Sweet Factory Group was acquired by Archibald Candy Corp. on 1998-12-09 for $18.0 million. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Training of James Walker
| The Fuqua School of Business | Masters Business Admin |
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Linked companies
| Listed companies | 1 |
|---|---|
| NATHAN'S FAMOUS, INC. | Consumer Services |
| Private companies | 6 |
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Frisch's Restaurants, Inc.
 Frisch's Restaurants, Inc. RestaurantsConsumer Services Frisch's Restaurants, Inc. owns and operates restaurants. It operates full service family-style restaurants under the name Frisch's Big Boy. The firm offers items, such as, Big Boy double-deck hamburger sandwich, freshly made onion rings, hot fudge cake for dessert, pasta, roast beef, chicken, seafood dinners, desserts and non-alcoholic beverages. The company was founded by David Frisch in 1939 and is headquartered in Cincinnati, OH. | Consumer Services |
Sweet Factory Group, Inc.
Sweet Factory Group, Inc. Food RetailRetail Trade Sweet Factory Group, Inc. is a company that retails candy. The company is based in Chicago, IL. Sweet Factory Group was acquired by Archibald Candy Corp. on 1998-12-09 for $18.0 million. | Retail Trade |
The Johnny Rockets Group, Inc.
The Johnny Rockets Group, Inc. RestaurantsConsumer Services The Johnny Rockets Group, Inc. owns and operates restaurants. Its products include shakes and floats, hamburgers, philly cheese steak, salads, starters, rocket kid meals, and beverages. The company was founded by Ronn Teitelbaum on June 6, 1986 and is headquartered in Wilbraham, MA. | Consumer Services |
FSC Franchise Co. LLC
FSC Franchise Co. LLC RestaurantsConsumer Services FSC Franchise Co. LLC operates a chain of family restaurants and pubs. It offers to-go, value and kids menu, gluten-friendly, catering, and specials. The company was founded by Jim Mellody in 1985 and is headquartered in Tampa, FL. | Consumer Services |
NRD Capital Management LLC
NRD Capital Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance NRD Capital Management LLC (NRD Capital) is a private equity firm founded in 2014 by Aziz Hashim. The firm is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. | Finance |
Buyk Corp.
Buyk Corp. Air Freight/CouriersTransportation Buyk Corp. was a real-time retail grocery delivery service that provided customers with groceries and essential items in 15 minutes or less, with no minimum spend or delivery fee. The company was based in an undisclosed location, so its location cannot be summarized. The American company operated a network of 39 stores and used proprietary technology to optimize the speed of order picking and delivery. | Transportation |
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