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Malaysian Reserve
10-06-2025
- Business
- Malaysian Reserve
Taco John's Appoints Industry Veteran Jackie Secor to Chief Operating Officer
Seasoned Operations Leader Brings Over Two Decades of Experience Across Franchise and Corporate Leadership Appointment is Set to Drive Operational Excellence and Cross-Functional Alignment as Brand Scales Bolstered Executive Bench Supports Taco John's National Growth Strategy and Franchisee-First Focus ST. LOUIS PARK, Minn., June 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Taco John's®, a leading Mexican quick-service restaurant, appoints longtime restaurant industry leader Jackie Secor as its new Chief Operating Officer. With over 25 years of experience leading high-performing teams and driving strategic initiatives, Secor will play a key role in accelerating the brand's growth, enhancing franchisee success, and continuing to streamline system-wide operations. Secor's impressive resume showcases her proven track record for bringing innovation and collaboration to drive change. Originally starting with Auntie Anne's as a shift manager, her unique experience of climbing the ranks to become Senior Vice President of Operations and Training at GoTo Foods gives her a keen eye for examining every brand through the eyes of the frontline. As an organized and oriented strategic thinker, Secor aligns strategy with data and analytics to streamline restaurant operations and profitability. 'Operations is in my blood and at the core of who I am,' shared Secor. 'My career started on the front line, and that perspective continues to shape how I lead. I believe in structured collaboration, leveraging data, empowering teams, and driving consistency across the system. Taco John's has such a strong foundation and a clear growth trajectory, and I'm excited to join the world-class team to elevate the brand and support our franchisees in the next phase of success.' In her role, Secor oversees restaurant operations, technology, and training, while collaborating cross-functionally with departments including supply chain, marketing, and development. Her focus will be on operational excellence, performance optimization, and ensuring that franchisees receive the best-in-class support that they deserve. Attributing her success in previous roles to the partnerships she built with franchisees, Secor plans to hone-in on Taco John's people-first culture to grow AUV for existing franchisees and expand the brand's footprint to reach new communities. 'Jackie is the kind of leader who brings both strategic discipline and a deep respect for the people who make the business run every day,' said Heather Neary, President and CEO of Taco John's. 'She's a champion for franchisees, a data-driven decision-maker, and a true operator at heart. We're thrilled to welcome her to the executive team at such an exciting time in the brand's evolution.' This appointment comes at a pivotal time as Taco John's accelerates its expansion through both single and multi-unit development. Recent initiatives such as the Path to Ownership structure and the brands optimized business model provide a strong foundation for franchisee support and sustainable long-term growth. Drawing on her track record of success through collaborative franchisee relationships, Secor plans to further strengthen Taco John's 'people first' culture. Her focus will center on increasing AUV for existing operators while strategically expanding the brand's presence into new more information about Taco John's franchise opportunities, please visit or contact Shannon Iverson at siverson@ About Taco John's®Founded in 1969 in Cheyenne, Wyoming, Taco John's® has been delivering bigger. bolder. better. flavors for over 55 years. Today, Taco John's operates and franchises nearly 350 restaurants across 22 states, solidifying its place as one of the largest Mexican quick-service restaurant brands in the U.S. Famous for coining Taco Tuesday in 1989, Taco John's offers everyday value with its popular menu. Signature items like Potato Olés® showcase the bold, original flavors that help fans Olé The Day. With generous portions and made-to-order dishes crafted from fresh, high-quality ingredients, Taco John's sets the standard for crave-worthy Mexican fare. Taco John's continues to be a standout in the industry, highlighted by recent accolades including ranking No. 147 spot on Entrepreneur Magazine's 2025 'Franchise 500' ranking and the No. 158 on Franchise Times 2024, 'Franchise 400' ranking. For more information, visit and follow Taco John's on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok.
Yahoo
09-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Taco John's Appoints Industry Veteran Jackie Secor to Chief Operating Officer
Seasoned Operations Leader Brings Over Two Decades of Experience Across Franchise and Corporate Leadership Appointment is Set to Drive Operational Excellence and Cross-Functional Alignment as Brand Scales Bolstered Executive Bench Supports Taco John's National Growth Strategy and Franchisee-First Focus ST. LOUIS PARK, Minn., June 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Taco John's®, a leading Mexican quick-service restaurant, appoints longtime restaurant industry leader Jackie Secor as its new Chief Operating Officer. With over 25 years of experience leading high-performing teams and driving strategic initiatives, Secor will play a key role in accelerating the brand's growth, enhancing franchisee success, and continuing to streamline system-wide operations. Secor's impressive resume showcases her proven track record for bringing innovation and collaboration to drive change. Originally starting with Auntie Anne's as a shift manager, her unique experience of climbing the ranks to become Senior Vice President of Operations and Training at GoTo Foods gives her a keen eye for examining every brand through the eyes of the frontline. As an organized and oriented strategic thinker, Secor aligns strategy with data and analytics to streamline restaurant operations and profitability. "Operations is in my blood and at the core of who I am," shared Secor. "My career started on the front line, and that perspective continues to shape how I lead. I believe in structured collaboration, leveraging data, empowering teams, and driving consistency across the system. Taco John's has such a strong foundation and a clear growth trajectory, and I'm excited to join the world-class team to elevate the brand and support our franchisees in the next phase of success." In her role, Secor oversees restaurant operations, technology, and training, while collaborating cross-functionally with departments including supply chain, marketing, and development. Her focus will be on operational excellence, performance optimization, and ensuring that franchisees receive the best-in-class support that they deserve. Attributing her success in previous roles to the partnerships she built with franchisees, Secor plans to hone-in on Taco John's people-first culture to grow AUV for existing franchisees and expand the brand's footprint to reach new communities. "Jackie is the kind of leader who brings both strategic discipline and a deep respect for the people who make the business run every day," said Heather Neary, President and CEO of Taco John's. "She's a champion for franchisees, a data-driven decision-maker, and a true operator at heart. We're thrilled to welcome her to the executive team at such an exciting time in the brand's evolution." This appointment comes at a pivotal time as Taco John's accelerates its expansion through both single and multi-unit development. Recent initiatives such as the Path to Ownership structure and the brands optimized business model provide a strong foundation for franchisee support and sustainable long-term growth. Drawing on her track record of success through collaborative franchisee relationships, Secor plans to further strengthen Taco John's "people first" culture. Her focus will center on increasing AUV for existing operators while strategically expanding the brand's presence into new more information about Taco John's franchise opportunities, please visit or contact Shannon Iverson at siverson@ About Taco John's®Founded in 1969 in Cheyenne, Wyoming, Taco John's® has been delivering bigger. bolder. better. flavors for over 55 years. Today, Taco John's operates and franchises nearly 350 restaurants across 22 states, solidifying its place as one of the largest Mexican quick-service restaurant brands in the U.S. Famous for coining Taco Tuesday in 1989, Taco John's offers everyday value with its popular menu. Signature items like Potato Olés® showcase the bold, original flavors that help fans Olé The Day. With generous portions and made-to-order dishes crafted from fresh, high-quality ingredients, Taco John's sets the standard for crave-worthy Mexican fare. Taco John's continues to be a standout in the industry, highlighted by recent accolades including ranking No. 147 spot on Entrepreneur Magazine's 2025 "Franchise 500" ranking and the No. 158 on Franchise Times 2024, "Franchise 400" ranking. For more information, visit and follow Taco John's on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Taco John's®
Yahoo
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Old Crow Medicine Show's Ketch Secor Announces Debut Solo Album
Ketch Secor, the leader of Old Crow Medicine Show, takes a stroll down one of Nashville's most out-to-get-ya streets — I know, I lived there for 10 years — in his debut solo song 'Dickerson Road.' Featuring strung-out, skronk-blues guitar from the Cadillac Three's Jaren Johnston, the track evokes the gritty, hustling, danger-around-the-corner vibe of Dickerson Pike, a gasoline alley of car lots, tire shops, and seedy motels. 'Who's knocking on the screen door/rattle the bars/he's got one shoe/gas can stuck in his arms y'all,' Secor raps in the opening verse. Later, he nods to the storied history of the pike, the pre-interstate thoroughfare between Louisville, Kentucky, and Nashville, where country stars spent the night on their way into and out of Music City and James Brown recorded 'Get Up (I Feel Like Being a) Sex Machine' at the now demolished Starday Studios: 'This old postman tried to get me to hear his song by the Piggly Wiggly/said he used to blow some sax with Jimmy.' More from Rolling Stone Asheville Musicians Are Trading Guitars for Chainsaws to Clean Up After Hurricane Helene Outlaw Country Cruise 2025: Old Crow Medicine Show, John Hiatt, Lucinda Williams Will Headline Willie Nelson's 2024 Luck Reunion Enlists Tyler Childers, Old Crow Medicine Show, Madi Diaz 'Dickerson Road' also announces Secor's album, Story the Crow Told Me. Due July 11, it's the debut solo LP for the charismatic singer, musician, raconteur, and activist. Musically, the song evokes the hybrid bluegrass of artists like Gangstagrass or even Elvie Shane, with whom Secor and Johnston once collaborated on the Cadillac Three song 'Hillbilly.' But to younger ears, Secor's solo track may call to mind 'Dirt Road Anthem,' the country-rap hit that was all over country radio in 2011. Far less polished and produced than that song, 'Dickerson Road' bristles with the same energy of its namesake. 'The Grand Ole Opry has stars and the Hall of Fame has plaques, and in the year 2000 there was one premier destination for Nashville's castoffs, rejects, n'er-do-wells, petty thieves, lowlifes, losers and users; so like a barfly to a bottle I went to where I felt I belonged, straight up Dickerson Road,' Secor says in a statement. 'Nowadays you can only catch a fleeting glimpse of the misfit glory that once teemed down this boulevard of broken dreams, but once in awhile I'll see some stray dog licking at some grease trap and know they're still clawing their way to the top of trash pile down on The Dick.' Story the Crow Told Me, arriving on Equal Housing Records via Firebird Music, features guests Molly Tuttle and Marty Stuart, along with Old Crow Medicine Show members past and present, like Critter Fuqua and Willie Watson. Secor produced the LP with Jody Stevens and recorded it at Old Crow's Hartland Studios — located just off Dickerson Pike. Tracklist 1. 'Busker's Spell' 2. 'Talkin' Doc Blues' 3. 'Ghost Train' 4. 'Dickerson Road'5. 'Old Man River' 6. 'Catch Me If You Can'7. 'Highland Rim' (feat. Marty Stuart)8. 'Junkin'' 9. 'On the Wall'10. 'Thanks Again'11. 'Holes in the Wall'12. 'What Nashville Was' Best of Rolling Stone The 50 Greatest Eminem Songs All 274 of Taylor Swift's Songs, Ranked The 500 Greatest Albums of All Time
Yahoo
23-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Hawaii Vicar General: We could see new Pope selected by end of May
HONOLULU (KHON2) – The loss of Pope Francis is hitting hard for about 300,000 Catholics throughout the state. Monsignor Gary Secor, the Vicar General of the Roman Catholic Church in Hawaii shared the moment when he met the Pope in person. 'As we were going to the library, before we went in, the person who was sort of handling us said something very interesting. He said when you go in and meet the Pope, please do not curtsy, do not bow, do not kiss his ring, Pope Francis doesn't like that. Just shake his hand. I thought 'oh that's interesting.' That kind of set the tone for how he was so warm and accepting of us as we met him,' said Monsignor Secor. Monsignor Secor tells us selecting the next Pope doesn't take long and we could see one by the end of May. 'We've been doing this for centuries so there's quite a bit of protocol. I believe the funeral will be on Saturday. And soon after that, I think the first part of May, will be the Conclave. And the Cardinals will come throughout the world to Rome and meet at the Sistine Chapel in a confidential, secret meeting. And in that process with God's help, with the Holy Spirit, they discuss and choose the next Pope,' he explained. A special memorial mass for Pope Francis is planned for Monday, April 28 at 6 p.m. at the Co-Cathedral of Saint Theresa in Honolulu. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
