Daniel Amezaga
Chief Operating Officer | Global F&B Operations Leader | Multi-Brand Scale, Franchise Systems, IPO Readiness | GCC • Europe • USA
- Role
- C-level - Leading Strategic Transformation and Growth at Innovative Concepts Company Limited
- Location
- Miami, FL, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Daniel Amezaga
Global F&B operations executive with 20+ years of experience scaling multi-brand restaurant platforms across the GCC, Europe, and North America. Proven leader in multi-unit operations, enterprise P&L ownership, franchising systems, central production infrastructure, and high-growth expansion.I have led portfolios of 300+ restaurants, managed $400M+ in annual revenues, launched 40+ brands, and supported IPO readiness and public company transitions through governance, reporting, and scalability initiatives.Currently leading strategic growth and operational transformation at Innovative Concepts Group (ICCO) in Saudi Arabia. Previously held senior leadership roles with The Concept Group, Burgerizzr, Guernsey Capital (PE-backed), Inspire Brands, Sonic, Jack in the Box, and Yum Brands.Keywords: COO, Chief Operating Officer, Restaurant Operations Executive, Multi-Unit Operations, Franchise Leadership, Private Equity Portfolio, IPO Readiness, F&B Operations, Hospitality Leadership, GCC, Europe, USA
Experience
C-level - Leading Strategic Transformation and Growth
Innovative Concepts Company Limited
Oct 2024 — Present · Jeddah, SA
Led enterprise expansion doubling outlet count in 12 months with 100% asset growth and 50% revenue increase• Increased home delivery sales by 80% while maintaining profitability• Reduced build-out CAPEX by 15% through standardized store design and footprint optimization• Decreased COGS through recipe standardization and portion control optimization• Launched CRM platform and centralized analytics framework• Oversaw real estate development, construction delivery, QA governance, culinary innovation, and brand marketing
Education
Jacksonville University
MBA, Business Administration
2005 — 2006
Aveta/Six Sigma Certification School
Six Sigma, Black Belt
2007 — 2008
Skills
- Franchise Consulting
- Vendor Management
- Management Consulting
- Performance Management
- Negotiation
- Human Resources
- Budgets
- P&L
- Customer Satisfaction
- Process Improvement
- Business Planning
- Operations Management
- Franchising
- Management
- Supply Chain Management
- P
- Income Statement
- Leadership
- Business Development
- Forecasting
- Strategy
- Inventory Management
- Coaching
- Strategic Planning
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