As Chief Business Officer Adam oversees growth and development strategy, real estate, corporate business operations, mergers and acquisitions, brand marketing, public relations, legal, franchisee relationships, top-line sales growth initiatives and operational special projects.

A part of the restaurant industry for over 30 years, The Saxton Group has a rich history of multi-unit and multi-brand development. Initially a small operation with two restaurants, the group has evolved into industry veterans and leaders with locations operating in more than four states. The company is currently the largest McAlister's Deli franchisee in the country, one of Restaurant Franchise Monitor's Top 200 restaurant franchisees, and is aggressively expanding McAlister's Deli and Pinkberry concepts throughout Texas. Through the years, The Saxton Group has maintained a family approach to business and takes pride in teaching every employee about the restaurant business from the ground up. The group is headquartered in Dallas, Tex., and was recently named a Dallas 100 company for dynamic growth by SMU's Cox School of Business. For more information, please visit www.thesaxtongroup.com.

Real estate development from market planning to acquisition with a focus on single tenant restaurant projects.

Adam Saxton is the elected President of the McAlister's Deli Franchise Advisory Council (FAC) and is currently serving his third term elected by other franchisees. In this capacity he works in close partnership with other franchisees to influence and advise the McAlister's Deli and FOCUS Brands corporate senior leadership teams on strategic brand initiatives surrounding marketing, brand development, menu pipeline, culinary innovation, operations, training, design, development and field support.