Mike Burns

Joining &pizza as CEO in 2023, Mike has spearheaded several critical initiatives for the brand in a short period of time, including a complete overhaul of its tech stack, a revamp of operations, and most recently, one of the most significant milestones in its 12-year history: its foray into franchising. Burns joined &pizza with nearly two decades of operational experience across brands in both the quick-service and fast-casual sectors, most recently serving as chief operating officer and executive vice president for RAVE Restaurant Group, helping lead both its Pie Five Pizza and Pizza Inn concepts. His experience also includes time as the Vice President of Operations for Pei Wei Asian Kitchen and over a decade with the popular Bojangles franchise overseeing more than 175 corporate operated locations.