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Lee Sanders has over 30 years of experience leading successful expansions and growth strategies for restaurant brands. As President and CEO of Johnny Rockets, he led the brand's expansion into 10 new countries and more than tripled their unit count in existing countries. As an executive at Buffalo Wild Wings, he helped grow the chain from over 100 to over 600 units. Multiple former colleagues endorse his leadership skills and ability to deliver strong financial results through strategic growth.

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Dallas, Texas | (952) 994-5879 | Lee@LeeSanders.com | www.LeeSanders.com | LinkedIn Profile Endorsements Johnny Rockets successful global expansion was due to Lees leadership as President / CEO. He led the brand into 10 new countries; opening units in each. He more than tripled our unit count in our 8 existing countries. These expansions delivered a 19% increase in sustainable EBITDA at a critical time in the companys life. Christopher J. Ainley Chairman of the Board The Johnny Rockets Group, Inc. Beverly Hills, CA Lees vision and strategies were critical to Buffalo Wild Wings growth and success. During his tenure the chain grew from just over 100 units to well over 600, with hundreds more new units still in the pipeline. The depth and breadth of his business knowledge and experience were invaluable in building the $2.5B brand we operate today. Kathleen Benning Executive Vice President Global Brand and Business Development Buffalo Wild Wings Minneapolis, MN As a member of TGI Fridays Executive Committee, I worked closely with Lee Sanders. We could always count on his business unit to deliver the $25 million $27 million EBITDA we counted on every year to reach our overall financial goals for the combined Fridays global businesses. Steve Coe Executive Director of Communications DineEquity (Applebee's and IHOP) Glendale, CA I have worked with Lee on numerous M&A projects in the restaurant industry, and I have been consistently impressed with his unique combination of operational expertise and financial acumen. In acquisition opportunities ranging from healthy restaurant portfolios to distressed turnaround situations, Lee has been an invaluable resource to quickly identify key issues at both the restaurant and the management level, develop actionable solutions and quantify the impact on shareholder value. Lee is an investors operator with an excellent command of operations, financial performance, capital allocation, and what value creation objectives are realistic in any given restaurant setting. Geoff Broglio, Principle Gemspring Capital Partners Waterford, CT He was the driving force behind Buffalo Wild Wings as we know it today. His strategies grew the number of units to over 600+ in just a few years. He created a world class operations team stronger than any Ive seen in my 30 of industry experience. Lees understanding of capital and real estate were invaluable in guiding us to become the largest developer / franchisee with 45 units. Any organization would be wise to work with Lee. Larry Harris, Chairman of the Board Rio Wing / Alamo Wing San Antonio, TX

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  • 1. Dallas, Texas | (952) 994-5879 | Lee@LeeSanders.com | www.LeeSanders.com | LinkedIn Profile Endorsements Johnny Rockets successful global expansion was due to Lees leadership as President / CEO. He led the brand into 10 new countries; opening units in each. He more than tripled our unit count in our 8 existing countries. These expansions delivered a 19% increase in sustainable EBITDA at a critical time in the companys life. Christopher J. Ainley Chairman of the Board The Johnny Rockets Group, Inc. Beverly Hills, CA Lees vision and strategies were critical to Buffalo Wild Wings growth and success. During his tenure the chain grew from just over 100 units to well over 600, with hundreds more new units still in the pipeline. The depth and breadth of his business knowledge and experience were invaluable in building the $2.5B brand we operate today. Kathleen Benning Executive Vice President Global Brand and Business Development Buffalo Wild Wings Minneapolis, MN As a member of TGI Fridays Executive Committee, I worked closely with Lee Sanders. We could always count on his business unit to deliver the $25 million $27 million EBITDA we counted on every year to reach our overall financial goals for the combined Fridays global businesses. Steve Coe Executive Director of Communications DineEquity (Applebee's and IHOP) Glendale, CA I have worked with Lee on numerous M&A projects in the restaurant industry, and I have been consistently impressed with his unique combination of operational expertise and financial acumen. In acquisition opportunities ranging from healthy restaurant portfolios to distressed turnaround situations, Lee has been an invaluable resource to quickly identify key issues at both the restaurant and the management level, develop actionable solutions and quantify the impact on shareholder value. Lee is an investors operator with an excellent command of operations, financial performance, capital allocation, and what value creation objectives are realistic in any given restaurant setting. Geoff Broglio, Principle Gemspring Capital Partners Waterford, CT He was the driving force behind Buffalo Wild Wings as we know it today. His strategies grew the number of units to over 600+ in just a few years. He created a world class operations team stronger than any Ive seen in my 30 of industry experience. Lees understanding of capital and real estate were invaluable in guiding us to become the largest developer / franchisee with 45 units. Any organization would be wise to work with Lee. Larry Harris, Chairman of the Board Rio Wing / Alamo Wing San Antonio, TX