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Susan Lintonsmith

Chief Operations Officer, Sphinx Franchise Holdings

Independent

Director since 2025

Age: 60

BOARD COMMITTEES

• Compensation

• Nominating and Corporate Governance

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

• Chief Operations Officer, Sphinx Franchise Holdings, a European Wax Center Franchise (2022 – Present)

• Chief Executive Officer, President & Chief Operating Officer, Wellbiz Brands, Inc  (2019 - 2020)

• Chief Executive Officer & President, Quiznos (2016 - 2018)

• U.S. Chief Operations Officer, Quiznos (2014 - 2016)

• Global Chief Marketing Officer, Quiznos (2011 - 2016)

• Consultant to the CEO, Einstein Noah Restaurant Group, Inc. (2011 – 2012)

• Chief Marketing Officer, Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. (2007 - 2011)

• Vice President/General Manager, Dean Foods Company/Whitewave Foods (2005 - 2007)

• Vice President, Global Branding and Loyalty, Western Union/First Data Corporation (2002 - 2005)

• The Coca-Cola Company (1996 - 2001)

• Pizza Hut, Inc.  (1989 - 1996)

SKILLS / EXPERIENCE

• 35 years of business experience in consumer brands in different industries, including health & beauty services (European Wax Centers, Elements Massage), restaurants (Quiznos, Red Robin, Pizza Hut), and food and beverage packaged goods (Coca-Cola, WhiteWave Foods).

• CEO leadership experience

• Marketing experience

EDUCATION

MBA, Finance and Marketing, Indiana University

BA, with Marketing Major, Psychology Concentrate, University of Notre Dame

ALSO...
Susan is also a Board Member for Checkers Drive-in Restaurants and the Professional Assist Corporation, a privately held association for beauty services professionals.

Volunteers as the Co-chair and Trustee for a PK-12 independent school.

OTHER PUBLIC BOARDS

• The ONE Group Hospitality (2021 – Present)