The Pantry CEO Terrance Marks is leaving the Cary convenience store chain to take the same position with Hooters of America, the restaurant chain known for its Hooter Girls waitresses. 
The Pantry announced Monday that Marks would depart within 60 days. Monday's release said Marks was returning to Atlanta to be closer to his family but did not disclose his new job.
In today's release put out by Hooters, Marks said the opportunity to contribute to a great brand like Hooters "is extremely energizing to me." Take that Kangaroo Express.
Hooters is the franchisor and operator of 435 restaurants in 44 states and 28 foreign countries.
The Pantry operates more than 1,600 convenience stores in the Southeast, primarily under the Kangaroo Express brand.
"In just a little over two decades Hooters has become known around the world for great American food, a fun environment and of course the iconic Hooters girls," Marks said in a statement.
Hooters was acquired in January by a consortium of private investors, including H.I.G. Capital, KarpReilly and Chanticleer Holdings.
Business reporter David Bracken came to the N&O in 2004. He covers commercial and residential real estate. Contact David at 919-829-4548 or
Comments
Well, I guess there is no
Tue, 08/23/2011 - 13:30 — notaliberalWell, I guess there is no scandal after all. The original article tried hard to imply that there was some nefarious reason that this man was leaving.
Too bad the N&O did not get to chase some made up scandal for days, write endless articles about it that are reruns, write negative editorials and then have one of their opinion idiots try to make something cute or funny out of it.
This is why the News and Observer has outlived its usefullness.
Not trying to be funny, but...
Tue, 08/23/2011 - 16:47 — dwelkinorAll right, I'm not trying to be cute or funny or derisive, but I'm wondering why you commented this way. Seriously. If you feel that the N&O is worthless and has "outlived its usefullness (sic)," then why are you reading and commenting on an article in it? Isn't that like declaring your hatred of canteloupe and then buying one from the store and eating it?
Again, I'm not trying to say that you are wrong about the usefulness of the N&O, I'm just wondering why you take the time to read and comment upon something that is apparently not worth reading or commenting upon.
Iconic, or Eyeconic ???
Tue, 08/23/2011 - 13:27 — ProwlingWoofieIconic, or Eyeconic ???