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Ron Santolaya is a seasoned executive with 40+ years of experience in the food and franchise industry, including CEO roles at Carls Jr. and Hardee's Brands, and Managing Partner at ERETZUSA and Partner at Little Caesars Pizza.

Experience

  • RSMG Holding LLC
    • Miami, Florida, United States
    • Chief Executive Officer
      • 2021 - Present
      • Miami, Florida, United States

      I ensure the smooth operations of all franchises with Carls Jr. and Hardee's Brands. I oversee the delivery of the best customer experience in all markets as well as operational compliance while ensuring all business stay in strong financial standing.

  • ERETZUSA
    • Miami, Florida, United States
    • Partner & Director
      • 2022 - Present
      • Miami, Florida, United States

      As Managing Partner of ERETZUSA, Ronald will establish the fund as a financial entity to support companies and entrepreneurs in scaling their business models in the food sector across the U.S. and abroad. Ronald’s deep understanding of the food and franchise industry and leadership in developing Carl’s Jr. brand internationally will give companies, entrepreneurs, and investors confidence in the fund's ability to generate new capital opportunities and returns above the industry average. In the next three years, the fund wants to have at least 200 physical and proprietary operating points in Florida with financing and a share of participation in those businesses considered strategic.

    • Partner - Consultant
      • 2017 - 2022
      • Chile

      Grupo Premier SPA is the operator of Little Caesar Pizza. Opened the first Little Caesars Pizza in Chile in 2017.

  • Comercializadora de Alimentos Corachi SPA
    • Santiago Metropolitan Region, Chile
    • CEO & Executive Partner - Operations Leader
      • 2016 - 2021
      • Santiago Metropolitan Region, Chile

      I brought 35+ years of international restaurant experience to CORACHI SPA. CORACHI SPA is a highly regarded licensed operator within the fast food category in Chile. The CORACHI leadership team has franchise experience throughout the Americas—including Chile and Mexico. Highlights:* Signed and opened 2 North American franchises. * Comercializadora de Alimentos Corachi SPA is the operator of Carl's Jr. in Chile.* Opened the first Carl's Junior location in 2017 in Chile.

  • SR Santolaya Investments SPA & JR Investment SPA
    • Santiago, Santiago Metropolitan Region, Chile
    • Company Owner
      • 2008 - 2021
      • Santiago, Santiago Metropolitan Region, Chile

      Commercial Property Rentals

  • Carl's Jr. Mexico - Junior Foods, INC.
    • Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico
    • Director of Operations for Carl's Jr. Mexico - CEO and Partner
      • 1991 - 2010
      • Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico

      Junior Food, S.A. de C.V. was founded in 1990. The company's line of business includes the retail sale of prepared foods and drinks for on-premise consumption.

  • CKE Restaurants, Inc.
    • Anaheim, California, United States
    • Operation and Development - International Consultant
      • 1981 - 1991
      • Anaheim, California, United States

      CKE Restaurants Holdings, Inc. (“CKE”) is a privately held company headquartered in Nashville, TN. CKE is not a franchisor and conducts substantially all of its restaurant activities and operations through its subsidiaries. Carl’s Jr. Restaurants LLC and Hardee’s Restaurants LLC own, operate and franchise the Carl’s Jr., Hardee’s, Green Burrito®, and Red Burrito® concepts. Carl’s Jr. and Hardee’s operate as one brand under two names, acknowledging the rich regional heritage of both banners. After recent international openings in Japan, Australia, and Kenya, Carl’s Jr. Restaurants LLC and Hardee’s Restaurants LLC now have almost 3,800 franchised or company-operated restaurants in 44 states and 41 foreign countries and U.S. territories. The Carl’s Jr./Hardee’s system is now 94 percent franchised, with international restaurants representing 20 percent of the system.

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