Restaurant Executive Recruiters Serving Dallas
Executive Search for Restaurant and Franchise Leaders in Dallas
The restaurant and franchise industry continues to evolve rapidly, requiring leadership teams capable of navigating operational complexity, multi-unit growth, and shifting consumer expectations. Companies across Dallas and the broader North Texas region rely on experienced executives who understand the pace and discipline of the restaurant business.
Wray Executive Search partners with restaurant brands, franchise organizations, and food-service companies seeking proven leaders who can drive operational performance and long-term growth. As restaurant executive recruiters serving Dallas, our firm specializes in identifying leaders who bring operational expertise, cultural alignment, and strategic vision to the organizations they serve.
With 50 years of experience in restaurant and hospitality executive search, Wray works closely with companies looking to strengthen leadership teams and position their brands for sustainable growth. From emerging concepts to established franchise systems, our clients trust Wray Executive Search to identify executives who can lead organizations through expansion, transformation, and leadership transition.
Proudly Serving the Restaurant Industry’s Leading Brands
Dallas as a Hub for Restaurant and Franchise Growth
Dallas has emerged as one of the most important markets in the United States for restaurant and franchise leadership. The region is home to major restaurant brands, private equity-backed restaurant groups, and rapidly growing franchise organizations seeking to scale operations across North America.
As restaurant brands expand throughout Texas and the broader Southwest, leadership teams must balance operational discipline with innovation, franchise growth, supply chain management, and evolving workforce expectations. Multi-unit restaurant companies in Dallas often require executives capable of leading complex operations across hundreds or even thousands of locations.
For many organizations, identifying leaders with this level of experience requires a national search strategy and a partner with deep industry relationships. Wray Executive Search supports restaurant and franchise companies in Dallas by connecting them with executives who understand the realities of operating restaurant businesses at scale.
Our firm’s specialization in restaurant and franchise leadership allows us to identify candidates who bring both operational credibility and strategic insight to executive roles.
Executive Roles We Recruit for Restaurant and Franchise Companies
Wray Executive Search conducts restaurant executive search and franchise executive search engagements in Dallas for a wide range of leadership roles.
Common placements include:
Chief Marketing Officer (CMO)
Chief Technology Officer (CTO)
Vice President of Operations
Vice President of Franchise Development
Vice President of Supply Chain
Vice President of Culinary or Food Innovation
Vice President of Human Resources
Restaurant companies rely on leaders who can manage multi-unit operations, drive franchise growth, maintain brand standards, and deliver strong financial performance. Our focused experience in the restaurant industry allows us to identify executives who understand these challenges and can immediately contribute to organizational success.
As restaurant executive recruiters Dallas companies trust, Wray Executive Search maintains relationships with proven leaders across the restaurant, franchise, and food-service sectors.
Dallas as a Hub for Restaurant and Franchise Growth
Dallas has emerged as one of the most important markets in the United States for restaurant and franchise leadership. The region is home to major restaurant brands, private equity-backed restaurant groups, and rapidly growing franchise organizations seeking to scale operations across North America.
As restaurant brands expand throughout Texas and the broader Southwest, leadership teams must balance operational discipline with innovation, franchise growth, supply chain management, and evolving workforce expectations. Multi-unit restaurant companies in Dallas often require executives capable of leading complex operations across hundreds or even thousands of locations.
For many organizations, identifying leaders with this level of experience requires a national search strategy and a partner with deep industry relationships. Wray Executive Search supports restaurant and franchise companies in Dallas by connecting them with executives who understand the realities of operating restaurant businesses at scale.
Our firm’s specialization in restaurant and franchise leadership allows us to identify candidates who bring both operational credibility and strategic insight to executive roles.
The Wray Advantage
Why Restaurant & Franchise Brands Partner with Wray Executive Search
6 Points of Distinction
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Our Leadership
Our leading consultants bring substantial senior-level experience.
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Wide Scope
Wray Executive Search offers a wide scope of industry knowledge and experience. We provide a wide array of services and have an extensive network in these arenas.
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Impactful Expertise
The cross-functional, wide-reaching expertise our company provides can have a deep impact on your business. We serve client needs internationally, nationally, regionally and locally.
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Unique Guarantees
We offer a full one-year replacement guarantee ensuring that our candidates will bring value long term. If, for some reason, the hired candidate does not work out, we will find a replacement.
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Diverse Consultants
Our consultants bring varied experience from all segments of the industry. We offer broad-based, cross-functional expertise to enhance our partnership.
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Competitive, Comprehensive Rates
There are no surprises when it comes to our fees. We maintain highly competitive performance-based rates founded upon our robust executive search record.
Our Team
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Kevin Stockslager
Managing Partner
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Ray Kelley
Managing Partner
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Rebecca Patt
SVP & Partner
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Bob Gershberg
Executive Advisor
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Joe Radice
Advisor
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Monica da la Nuez
Vice President
Build Your Leadership Team with Wray Executive Search
Hiring the right executive leader is one of the most important decisions a restaurant organization will make. The right leadership team can strengthen operations, accelerate growth, and position a brand for long-term success.
Wray Executive Search helps restaurant and franchise companies in Dallas identify leaders who bring the experience, strategic perspective, and operational expertise needed to lead organizations into their next chapter.
If you are looking to be considered for opportunities, go to our candidate page and submit your resume.