Hal Smith

Director/Board Member at

Ted's Cafe Escondido Holdings, Inc.

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Consumer Services

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HAL SMITH Consumer Services Mr. Smith has over 40 years of experience in the restaurant industry, including as President/COO of Chili’s.
He was previously Chairman and CEO of Steak & Ale under Pillsbury, where he grew the concept to more than 400 restaurants and $750 million in sales.
Mr. Smith currently leads Hal Smith Restaurant Group which operates 14 restaurant concepts in seven states with over 60 locations.
Mr. Smith is a board member of Ted’s Café Escondido.

Hal Smith active positions

Companies	Position	Start
The Beekman Group LLC The Beekman Group LLC Investment ManagersFinance The Beekman Group invests in lower middle market companies located in the United States with revenues of USD 10 - 300 million. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of consumer, healthcare, business and industrial sectors. It provides equity financing for management buyouts, recapitalizations, growth capital, corporate spin-offs, consolidations, owner-operated businesses and distressed or special situation opportunities with an investment size of USD 30 - 300 million. It acts as a lead investor and also makes minority and co-investment.	Consultant / Advisor	-
Ted's Cafe Escondido Holdings, Inc. Ted's Cafe Escondido Holdings, Inc. RestaurantsConsumer Services Operates a chain of casual dining restaurants	Director/Board Member	-

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Former positions of Hal Smith

Companies	Position	End
Steak & Ale	Chief Executive Officer	-

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The Beekman Group LLC The Beekman Group LLC Investment ManagersFinance The Beekman Group invests in lower middle market companies located in the United States with revenues of USD 10 - 300 million. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of consumer, healthcare, business and industrial sectors. It provides equity financing for management buyouts, recapitalizations, growth capital, corporate spin-offs, consolidations, owner-operated businesses and distressed or special situation opportunities with an investment size of USD 30 - 300 million. It acts as a lead investor and also makes minority and co-investment.	Finance
Steak & Ale
Ted's Cafe Escondido Holdings, Inc. Ted's Cafe Escondido Holdings, Inc. RestaurantsConsumer Services Operates a chain of casual dining restaurants	Consumer Services

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