Katie Richards

Katie Richards is an accomplished professional in the food and beverage industry with extensive experience in management and training roles. Currently serving as the General Manager at Better Buzz Coffee since October 2023, Katie's previous positions include Corporate Trainer at Grain and Berry and Restaurant Head Coach at sweetgreen. Earlier career highlights include Senior General Manager and Senior Coach at Modern Restaurant Concepts and General Manager at Luna Grill. Additionally, Katie has held managerial roles at Karl Strauss Brewing Company, Panera Bread, Howley Bread Group, Ltd., and Darden, where responsibilities included opening new locations and culinary management. Katie earned education at Quinsigamond Community College from 2000 to 2002.