Karen B. Eadon
President at Farmer Boys Franchising Co.
Profile
Prior to El Pollo Loco, Ms. Eadon was vice president of U.S.
Marketing for McDonald's Corp., senior vice president of marketing for Applebee's, vice president of retail marketing for ARCO Products Company and vice president of marketing services and marketing development for Taco Bell, where she also gained experience in restaurant operations as vice president, operations services.
Ms. Eadon is considered one of the top marketing individuals and brand champions within the quick service segment of the restaurant industry.
Her earlier career included experience in packaged goods with the Quaker Oats Company and Frito Lay.
Ms. Eadon was on the board of directors for Paypoint Electronic Payment Systems and RFK Memorial Hospital Foundation.
Additionally, she was selected to participate in Leadership California from 1997 to1998, an organization dedicated to the development of women leaders in the public and private sectors.
Ms. Eadon received her BA from University of Illinois, Urbana and her MBA from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University.
Karen B. Eadon active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Farmer Boys Franchising Co.
 Farmer Boys Franchising Co. RestaurantsConsumer Services Farmer Boys Franchising Co. operates and franchises restaurants. It offers hamburgers, sandwiches, mexican food, and other breakfast items. The company was founded in 1981 and is headquartered in Riverside, CA. | President | 01/06/2015 |
Former positions of Karen B. Eadon
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| MCDONALD'S CORPORATION | Sales & Marketing | 01/10/2002 |
Applebee's International, Inc.
 Applebee's International, Inc. RestaurantsConsumer Services Applebee's International, Inc. develops franchises and operates restaurants. The firm provides food and beverage products which include traditional favorites and signature dishes. It also offers beer, wine, liquor, and specialty drinks. The company was founded in 1983 and is headquartered in Glendale, CA. | Sales & Marketing | 01/10/2000 |
ARCO Products Co.
 ARCO Products Co. Oil Refining/MarketingEnergy Minerals Part of BP Plc, ARCO Products Co. explores for and develops crude oil and natural gas. The company is based in Los Angeles, CA. | Sales & Marketing | 01/03/1999 |
El Pollo Loco, Inc.
 El Pollo Loco, Inc. RestaurantsConsumer Services El Pollo Loco, Inc. engages in the ownership and management of restaurant chains. It specializes in fire-grilling citrus-marinated chicken. The company was founded by Pancho Ochoa in 1975 and is headquartered in Costa Mesa, CA. | Sales & Marketing | - |
Training of Karen B. Eadon
| University of Illinois | Undergraduate Degree |
| Kellogg School of Management | Masters Business Admin |
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| Listed companies | 1 |
|---|---|
| MCDONALD'S CORPORATION | Consumer Services |
| Private companies | 4 |
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Applebee's International, Inc.
Applebee's International, Inc. RestaurantsConsumer Services Applebee's International, Inc. develops franchises and operates restaurants. The firm provides food and beverage products which include traditional favorites and signature dishes. It also offers beer, wine, liquor, and specialty drinks. The company was founded in 1983 and is headquartered in Glendale, CA. | Consumer Services |
ARCO Products Co.
ARCO Products Co. Oil Refining/MarketingEnergy Minerals Part of BP Plc, ARCO Products Co. explores for and develops crude oil and natural gas. The company is based in Los Angeles, CA. | Energy Minerals |
El Pollo Loco, Inc.
El Pollo Loco, Inc. RestaurantsConsumer Services El Pollo Loco, Inc. engages in the ownership and management of restaurant chains. It specializes in fire-grilling citrus-marinated chicken. The company was founded by Pancho Ochoa in 1975 and is headquartered in Costa Mesa, CA. | Consumer Services |
Farmer Boys Franchising Co.
Farmer Boys Franchising Co. RestaurantsConsumer Services Farmer Boys Franchising Co. operates and franchises restaurants. It offers hamburgers, sandwiches, mexican food, and other breakfast items. The company was founded in 1981 and is headquartered in Riverside, CA. | Consumer Services |
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