City Barbeque welcomed Mike Muldoon to its leadership team effective January 2019. As the company’s new president and Chief Operating Officer, Muldoon will help lead the popular barbeque restaurant during a time of accelerated nationwide growth.

Muldoon brings to City Barbeque more than 25 years of experience in c-suite restaurant management. In roles ranging from executive leadership to operations management and human resources, Mike has developed and implemented strategic plans, increased sales, and attracted and retained top talent for restaurants worldwide, both new concepts and brand expansions.

“We really took our time on an extensive national search to find just the right COO,” says City Barbeque founder and CEO Rick Malir. “Mike’s experience in successfully scaling brands on a national level makes him the perfect choice for City Barbeque. I’m excited to see how Mike will help us build upon our foundation and culture, and the whole team is looking forward to having him on board as President and COO.”

“I am thrilled to be joining City Barbeque,” adds Muldoon. “Rick Malir and the entire City Barbeque team have done a tremendous job building a unique brand and culture. City Barbeque has built a best-in-class reputation for producing competition-quality barbeque as well as providing an outstanding work experience for its team members. Rick and I share the belief that a great guest experience begins with a great team member experience. I am honored to be able to join this team and take part in the expansion of this exciting brand.”