Fast-growing restaurant chain hires former Popeyes executive

As Popeyes’ CFO for 10 years, Mel Hope oversaw mergers and acquisitions, financial reporting and technology conversions.

  • By Business Observer Staff
  • | 2:45 p.m. August 1, 2018
  • | 0 Free Articles Remaining!
East Manatee County-based breakfast, brunch and lunch chain First Watch Restaurants Inc. hired former Popeyes executive Mel Hope as CFO.Â
East Manatee County-based breakfast, brunch and lunch chain First Watch Restaurants Inc. hired former Popeyes executive Mel Hope as CFO.Â
  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • Share

MANATEE — East Manatee County-based breakfast, brunch and lunch chain First Watch Restaurants has hired former Popeyes executive Mel Hope as CFO. 

According to a press release, Hope brings decades of experience leading organizations such as Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen Inc. and startups.

 

Continue reading your article
with a Business Observer subscription.
What's included:
  • ✓ Unlimited digital access to BusinessObserverFL.com
  • ✓ E-Newspaper app, digital replica of print edition
  • ✓ Mailed print newspaper every Friday (optional)
  • ✓ Newsletter of daily business news
Subscribe

Already subscribed? Sign in.

Latest News

  • December 18, 2025
Kolter, Casto buy 19 acres in Parrish
  • December 18, 2025
Tampa Museum of Art director to retire
  • December 18, 2025
ESPN report: Naples' Hoffmann family buying NHL hockey team
  • December 18, 2025
4-acre entertainment district to be built in downtown Tampa

Sponsored Content