Burton Heiss

Burton Heiss has had extensive experience in the food and restaurant industry. Burton is currently serving as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Escapology since March 2022. Prior to that, they were the CEO of Buddy's Pizza from June 2019 to May 2021. Burton also worked as the Managing Director of Wagamama USA from July 2017 to December 2018. Before that, they held the position of CEO at Nando's Restaurant Group, Inc. from August 2009 to March 2017. Burton started their career as a Regional Vice President at Baja Fresh from January 2003 to December 2007. Burton also served as the Regional Operations Director at Louise's Trattoria from 1997 to 2002.

Burton Heiss attended Pepperdine University from 1987 to 1991, where they pursued a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Organizational Communication.