BNET Industries

Market Cap:$204.6M
Last Fiscal Year Sales:$166.8M
  • Public
  • US
Dow Jones Description

This Popeye gets stronger by eating chicken, not spinach. Founded in 1992 and headquartered in Atlanta, GA, AFC Enterprises, Inc. (NASDAQ: AFCE) is the operator of more than 1,800 Popeyes Chicken and Biscuits fast food restaurants. Popeyes offers Cajun-style fried chicken with a variety of sides, including biscuits, cole slaw, mashed potatoes, rice and fries. Light seafood fare including fried fish and shrimp is also provided. The company had 2005 revenue of about $143.4 million and employs approximately 1,550 people. In May 2006, the company announced the acquisition of 13 franchised restaurants from Popeyes franchisee, Shelton Development Company.

Chief Executive Officer
Cheryl A. Bachelder
Number of Employees 1,600
Contact Information

Ste 300 5555 Glenridge Connector NE

Atlanta, Georgia 30342-4741

afce.com

(404) 459-4450

NAICS Code Full-Service Restaurants: 722110

Recent Events

  • AFC Reports Financial Results for Fiscal Third Quarter 2009; Updates Earnings...

    11/15/09 - Financial Announcement - View Story

  • AFC: Popeyes comps best in 3 years

    8/20/09 - Site Opening - View Story

  • Same-Store Sales Up in Popeyes' Second Quarter

    8/20/09 - Financial Announcement - View Story

  • Popeyes sales up, profits dip

    5/27/09 - Planned Site Openings - View Story

  • AFC Reports Financial Results For First Quarter 2009

    6/01/09 - Financial Announcement - View Story

News & Analysis

afc enterprises inc. - All News and Analysis

Decision Makers

Name (plus bio) Position
Cheryl A. Bachelder Chief Executive Officer
Dick Lynch Chief Marketing Officer
Dick R. Holbrook Chief Operating Officer
H. Mel Ville Hope Chief Financial Officer, Afc Enterprises, Inc. and Popeyes Chicken & Biscuits
Jim Lyons Chief Development Officer
Lisa Morse Chief Compliance Officer & Vice President, Legal
Margret Godsea CIO & Senior Vice President
Melville Hope CFO
Ralph W. Bower Chief Operating Officer US
Robert Calserin Chief Marketing Officer
Stan Stout Chief People Officer
Tim Davis Popeyes Chief Information Officer
Harold M. Cohen Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary Afc Enterprises, Inc.
Barbara Jesup Vice President, Audit Services
Daniel Bauer Vice President, Finance & Tax
Doug R. Pendergast Vice President, Strategic Planning
Gary Hunt Vice President & Treasurer
Millett Keller Vice President, Info Sys
Rob Hough Managing Director, IT & Services
John Roth Principal, Freeman Spogli & Co., Inc.
Sonny Cohen General Counsel
Kelvin J. Pennington Director

Board of Directors

Name (plus bio) Position
Carolyn H. Byrd Chairperson
Frank J. Belatti Chairman
John Cranor Chairman
R William Ide Chairman
Victor Arias Jr. Chairperson
Cheryl Fletcher Board of Directors
John F. Hoffner Board of Directors
Ronald P. Spogli Board of Directors

Cheryl A. Bachelder joined AFC in November 2007 with extensive experience in brand building, operations and public-company management. Ms. Bachelder has served as director of AFC Enterprises since November 2006 and True Value Corporation since July 2006. From 2001 to 2003, Ms. Bachelder was the president and chief concept officer for KFC Corporation in Louisville, KY. While at KFC, she was responsible for leading their U.S. restaurants, including operations and all other functional areas of the business. From 1995 to 2000, Ms. Bachelder served as vice president, Marketing and Product Development for Domino's Pizza, Inc. During her tenure, she was the brand architect responsible for contemporizing the restaurant chain during which time the chain saw steady same-store sales growth for five years across 5,400 units. Prior to her restaurant experience, Ms. Bachelder served as general manager of the LifeSavers Division of RJR Nabisco. Her early career years included brand management roles at The Gillette Company and The Procter & Gamble Company. Ms. Bachelder holds a Bachelor's of Science degree in Business Administration and a Master's of Business Administration in Finance and Marketing from the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University.

Organization Position Status
AFC Enterprises, Inc. Chief Executive Officer Current
AFC Enterprises, Inc. President Current
AFC Enterprises, Inc. Board of Directors Current
True Value Company Board of Directors Current
True Value Company Member Current
KFC Corporation President Former
KFC Corporation Chief Concept Officer Former
Indiana University Master of Business Administration Former
Kelley School of Business Bloomington Master's of Business Administration In Finance and Marketing Former
Indiana University Bachelor's Degree Former
Kelley School of Business Bloomington Bachelor's of Science Degree In Business Administration Former

Organization Position Status
AFC Enterprises, Inc. Chief Marketing Officer Current

Organization Position Status
National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation President, J. Christopher's Restaurants Current
J. Christopher's Restaurants Web Design President Current
AFC Enterprises, Inc. Chief Operating Officer Current
National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation Board of Directors Current
Industry Advisors, Inc. Board of Directors Current
Rare Hospitality International, Inc. Director Current
AFC Enterprises, Inc. President Former

H. Melville Hope, III has served as our Chief Financial Officer since December 2005. From February 2004 until December 2005, Mr. Hope served as our Senior Vice President, Finance and Chief Accounting Officer. From April 2003 to February 2004, Mr. Hope was our Vice President of Finance. Prior to joining AFC, he was an independent consultant in Atlanta, Georgia from January 2003 to April 2003. From April 2002 to January 2003, Mr. Hope was Chief Financial Officer for First Cambridge HCI Acquisitions, LLC, a real estate investment firm, located in Birmingham, Alabama. From November 2001 to April 2002, Mr. Hope was a financial and business advisory consultant in Atlanta, Georgia. From July 1984 to July 2001, Mr. Hope was an accounting, auditing and business advisory professional for PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP in Atlanta, Georgia, in Savannah, Georgia and in Houston, Texas where he was admitted to the partnership in 1998. Mr. Hope holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration-Accounting from Belhaven College, where he graduated with honors.

Organization Position Status
AFC Enterprises, Inc. Chief Financial Officer, Afc Enterprises, Inc. and Popeyes Chicken & Biscuits Current
Popeye's Chicken & Biscuits CFO Current
AFC Enterprises, Inc. Senior Vice President Former
Belhaven College Bachelor's Degree In Business Administration, Accounting Former

Organization Position Status
AFC Enterprises, Inc. Chief Development Officer Current
Popeye's Chicken & Biscuits Chief Development Officer Former

Organization Position Status
AFC Enterprises, Inc. Chief Compliance Officer & Vice President, Legal Current

Organization Position Status
AFC Enterprises, Inc. CIO & Senior Vice President Current

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AFC Enterprises, Inc. CFO Current

Ralph W. Bower joined AFC in February 2008 with extensive experience in general management and operations in the retail food service industry. Prior to joining AFC, Mr. Bower was the KFC operations leader responsible for more than 900 KFC franchised restaurants in the western United States. Prior to this position, he led KFC company operations in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware. He also directed the guest satisfaction function for all Yum Brands restaurants. Before joining Yum Brands in 2002, Mr. Bower was employed by Western Ohio Pizza, a franchisee of Domino's Pizza, overseeing operations in Dayton, OH and Indianapolis, IN. He began his restaurant career with the second largest Domino's franchise organization, Team Washington, where he was a regional supervisor. In each of these roles he has demonstrated exceptional leadership and performance results in the restaurant industry. Prior to his restaurant experience, Mr. Bower served as an officer in the United States Navy. He holds a Bachelor's of Science degree in English from the United States Naval Academy.

Organization Position Status
AFC Enterprises, Inc. Chief Operating Officer US Current

Organization Position Status
AFC Enterprises, Inc. Chief Marketing Officer Current

Stan F. Stout is responsible for developing and driving all people-related strategies for the brand, while expanding services and deliverables in support of all its franchise partners. Mr. Stout joined Popeyes from AFC Enterprises (AFC), its parent company, serving AFC for ten years in various positions such as Chief People Services Officer, Vice President of Shared Services, and Director of People Services. During his tenure, Mr. Stout designed and implemented AFC's employee call center, rebuilt the compensation system, and led the selection and implementation of the HRIS system. Prior to joining AFC in 1995, Mr. Stout worked at Dun & Bradstreet, where he spent ten years in various human resource and business unit leadership positions. While at D&B, he led two global reengineering initiatives and designed and launched a global training and development business unit. Mr. Stout received his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Chattanooga and completed an Executive Development Program at the University of Wisconsin.

Organization Position Status
AFC Enterprises, Inc. Chief People Officer Current
Popeyes Limited Partnership I Chief People Officer Former
University of Wisconsin Executive Development Program Former

Organization Position Status
AFC Enterprises, Inc. Popeyes Chief Information Officer Current

Harold M. Cohen has served as our Senior Vice President of Legal Affairs, Corporate Secretary and General Counsel since September 2005. Mr. Cohen has been General Counsel of Popeyes Chicken & Biscuits, a division of AFC Enterprises, Inc., since January 2005. He also has served as Vice President of AFC since July 2000. From April 2001 to December 2004, he served as Deputy General Counsel of AFC. From August 1995 to June 2000, he was Corporate Counsel for AFC. Prior to joining AFC, Mr. Cohen was in private legal practice for seven years.

Organization Position Status
AFC Enterprises, Inc. Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary Afc Enterprises, Inc. Current
Popeye's Chicken & Biscuits Vice President, Legal Current
AFC Enterprises, Inc. Vice President Current
Afc General Counsel Current
AFC Enterprises, Inc. Deputy General Counsel Current

Organization Position Status
AFC Enterprises, Inc. Vice President, Audit Services Current
Popeye's Chicken & Biscuits Vice President, Audit Current

Organization Position Status
AFC Enterprises, Inc. Vice President, Finance & Tax Current

Organization Position Status
AFC Enterprises, Inc. Vice President, Strategic Planning Current

Organization Position Status
AFC Enterprises, Inc. Vice President & Treasurer Current

Organization Position Status
AFC Enterprises, Inc. Vice President, Info Sys Current

Organization Position Status
AFC Enterprises, Inc. Managing Director, IT & Services Current

Mr. Roth joined Microsat Systems, Inc. (MSI) on January 1, 2002 as Senior Vice President of Business Operations. He was named President and Chief Operating Officer in September of 2002. Mr. Roth has more than 25 years experience in the aerospace industry and has demonstrated success in business acquisition and organizational leadership. Prior to joining MSI, Mr. Roth was Vice President of the Electronic Combat Business Unit for Litton Advanced Systems, a $200M division of Litton Industries, a Fortune 500 company. At Litton, Mr. Roth had profit and loss responsibility for the business unit and overall management responsibility for the engineering, program management and business development directorates of the company. Programs under his leadership included major defense systems such as the Joint Strike Fighter Electronic Warfare suite, ICAP III electronic warfare suite for the Navy E-2C carrier aircraft, the Advanced Integrated Electronic Warfare System (AIEWS) for Navy surface ships, as well as classified satellite payloads for U.S. military satellite prime contractors. Prior to his position as Vice President, Mr. Roth was the Director of Engineering for Litton Advanced Systems with responsibility over all engineering personnel and laboratories. Prior to joining Litton, Mr. Roth worked for Lockheed Martin as Director of Colorado Springs Operations for Lockheed Martin Electronic Defense Systems which provided direct support to the Air Force Space Command's Space Warfare Center at Schriever AFB. Mr. Roth has also held positions at Litton Amecom as Director of Advanced Programs, at HRB-Singer as Electronic Warfare Programs Manager, and at Hughes Aircraft as Manager of their Processor Architecture group. Mr. Roth holds an M.S. degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Southern California, and a B.S. degree in Computer Engineering from the University of Illinois, and has attended the Harvard Business School Executive Education program in Management and Leadership and the Wharton Business School Executive Education Program in Finance. Mr. Roth currently serves on the board of directors for the Colorado Space Business Roundtable and is on the Advisory Board of the Colorado Space Grant Consortium.

Organization Position Status
Microsat Systems, Inc. President Current
Freeman Spogli & Co. General Partner Former
Freeman Spogli & Co. Manager Former
AFC Enterprises, Inc. Board of Directors Current
Hhgregg, Inc. Board of Directors Current
Asbury Automotive Group, Inc. Member Current
Galyan's Trading Company, Inc. Member Current
Microsat Systems, Inc. Senior Vice President of Business Operations Former
Kidder, Peabody & Co. Vice President Former
Hughes Aircraft Company Electronic Warfare Programs Manager Former
McKinsey & Company, Inc. Management Consultant Former
Kidder, Peabody & Co. NA Former
Dean Witter Reynolds Former
Lockheed Martin Corporation Former
Wharton Graduate School of the University of Pennsylvania Master's Degree In Business Administration Former
University of Southern California M.S. Degree In Electrical Engineering Former
University of Illinois B.S. Degree In Computer Engineering Former
Wharton Graduate School of the University of Pennsylvania Bachelor's Degree In Accounting Former
Advance Auto Parts, Inc. Member Former

Organization Position Status
AFC Enterprises, Inc. General Counsel Current

Carolyn Hogan Byrd has served as a director since May 2001. Ms. Byrd founded GlobalTech Financial, LLC, a financial services and consulting company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, in May 2000 and currently serves as chairman and chief executive officer. From November 1997 to October 2000, Ms. Byrd served as president of The Coca-Cola Financial Corporation. From 1977 to 1997, Ms. Byrd served in a variety of domestic and international positions with The Coca-Cola Company. Ms. Byrd currently serves on the Board of Directors of Circuit City Stores, Inc.

Organization Position Status
AFC Enterprises, Inc. Chairperson Current
Freddie Mac Board of Directors Current
AFC Enterprises, Inc. Board of Directors Current
Circuit City Stores, Inc. Board of Directors Current
Rare Hospitality International, Inc. Board of Directors Current
Coca-Cola Financial Corporation President Former

Managing Partner, Equicorp Partners, LLC, Atlanta, Georgia

Organization Position Status
Equicorp Partners Managing Partner Current
Popeye's Chicken Operator Current
AFC Enterprises, Inc. Chairman Current
The Carter Center Chairman of the Board Current
RadioShack Corporation Board of Directors Current
AFC Enterprises, Inc. Chief Executive Officer Former
AFC Enterprises, Inc. Interim Chief Financial Officer Former
AFC Enterprises, Inc. Founder Former
AFC Enterprises, Inc. Board of Directors Former
Fordham University MBA Former

John M. Cranor has served as a director since November 2006. Since 2003, Mr. Cranor has served as the President and Chief Executive Officer of the New College Foundation, affiliated with the New College of Florida in Sarasota. From 1996 to 1999, Mr. Cranor served as Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Long John Silver's Restaurants, Inc. From 1989 to 1994, Mr. Cranor was President and Chief Executive Officer of KFC Corporation.

Organization Position Status
New College Foundation, Inc President and Chief Executive Officer Current
Mirus Corporation Executive Director, Center of Eworld Education At Bellarmine University and Advisory Board Member Current
Bellarmine University Executive Director Current
AFC Enterprises, Inc. Chairman Current
AFC Enterprises, Inc. Committee Member Current
Restaurants Inc. Chief Executive Officer Former
KFC Corporation CEO Former
KFC Corporation President Former
Restaurants Inc. President Former
Restaurants Inc. Chairman Former
AFC Enterprises, Inc. Board of Directors Former
Harvard University MBA Former

Organization Position Status
McKenna Long & Aldridge Llp Partner Current
Atlantic Legal Foundation and Co Partner Current
AFC Enterprises, Inc. Chairman Current
Clark Atlanta University Board of Directors Current
Atlantic Legal Foundation and Co Board of Directors Current
AFC Enterprises, Inc. Board of Directors Current
Aba Rule of Law Initiative Board of Directors Current
Monsanto Company Senior Vive President Former
Monsanto Company Senior Vice President Former
Monsanto Company General Counsel Former
Monsanto Company Secretary Former

Organization Position Status
Heidrick & Struggles International, Inc. Partner Current
AFC Enterprises, Inc. Chairperson Current
DHR International, Inc. Executive Vice President & Regional Managing Director Former
LaSalle Partners Incorporated Vice President Former
Spencer Stuart Former
AFC Enterprises, Inc. Board of Directors Former

Organization Position Status
AFC Enterprises, Inc. Board of Directors Current

John F. Hoffner has served as a director since August 2006. From 2001 until his retirement in 2005, Mr. Hoffner served as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Jack in the Box Inc. From 1998 to 2001, Mr. Hoffner served as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Cost Plus, Inc. Mr. Hoffner serves on the Board of Directors of the Bunting School of Business at Georgia College and State University, and previously served on the Board of Directors of the Krannert Management School at Purdue University, and the Boards of Directors of Junior Achievement of Los Angeles and San Diego.

Organization Position Status
AFC Enterprises, Inc. Board of Directors Current

Kelvin J. Pennington has served as a director since May 1996. Since 1990, Mr. Pennington has served as President of Pennington Partners & Co., an investment management and financial consulting firm. From 1982 to 1990, Mr. Pennington served in a variety of management positions for Prudential Capital Corporation, including Vice President of Corporate Finance.

Organization Position Status
AFC Enterprises, Inc. Director Current

Organization Position Status
AFC Enterprises, Inc. Board of Directors Current

Executive News

  • New Popeyes Commercials Introduce Wings

    Media Post - 8/28/09 - View Story

  • TechLINKS taps Davis as CIO

    Atlanta Business Chronicle - 8/24/09 - View Story

  • AFC: Popeyes comps best in 3 years

    Nations Restaurant News - 8/20/09 - View Story

  • Same-Store Sales Up in Popeyes' Second Quarter

    Chain Leader - 8/20/09 - View Story

  • AFC Enterprises profit down a bit to $6.4M

    Biz Journals - 8/20/09 - View Story

  • AFC Enterprises profit down a bit to $6.4M

    Atlanta Business Chronicle - 8/20/09 - View Story

  • AFC Reports Financial Results for Second Quarter 2009; Announces Amendment to Credit Facility

    PR Newswire via Yahoo! - 8/19/09 - View Story

  • AFC Enterprises Announces 2009 Second Quarter Earnings Conference Call and Webcast

    Reuters - 8/13/09 - View Story

  • AFC Enterprises Announces 2009 Second Quarter Earnings Conference Call and Webcast

    PR Newswire via Yahoo! - 8/13/09 - View Story

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     AFCE $8.04 +0.04 (0.50% )
Average Volume 176,537
Shares Outstanding 25.46M
Market Cap 204.7M
Year High 9.13
Year Low 2.85
Earnings Per Share 0.68
P/E Ratio 11.82
Dividend N/A
Yield N/A
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