Multi-Unit Franchisee Magazine Issue I, 2016 | Page 34

BY HELEN BOND

Ultimate Role Player
Former BK hourly employee eyes 100 units

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ulti-unit franchisee Gary
Moore has spent most of his
life in the restaurant business,
assuming nearly every available job title along the way. “I relate
very well to people in the restaurant
business because I have that experience,” says Moore. “I understand each
role and can put that hat on because
I have been in that role myself. It has
helped me a great deal.”
Based in Salt Lake City, Moore operates 58 Burger Kings in five western
states, 6 Costa Vida Fresh Mexican Grill
restaurants, and 10 convenience stores/
gas stations. Most recently, he struck a
development deal with the Utah-based
Beans & Brews Coffee House to build
20 stores in Nevada.
With more than 30 years in franchising, Moore is still happiest behind the
restaurant counter with his sleeves rolled
up working alongside team members
and talking with customers. He sits on
the advisory board of Costa Vida and
has been actively involved with Beans
NAME: Gary Moore
TITLE: Franchisee, vice president.
I don’t even have a title on my
business card. My role is different,
depending upon the entity.
COMPANY: HB Boys
NO. OF UNITS: 58 Burger
Kings, 6 Costa Vida Fresh
Mexican Grills, 3 Subways, 10
convenience stores/fuel stations (6
Chevron, 3 Conoco, 1 Union 76)
AGE: 49
FAMILY: Married to Polly with four

sons, Christopher, Joshua, Zackary,
and Cooper

YEARS IN FRANCHISING: 31
YEARS IN CURRENT POSITION: 20

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