Brent Hobbs

Brent Hobbs is an experienced professional in the restaurant and foodservice industry, currently serving as the Director of International Equipment and Innovation at Inspire Brands since September 2022. Prior to this role, Brent held several positions at Restaurant Brands International, including Global Lead for the PLK Brand Equipment and Senior Manager for Equipment & Systems from January 2018 to September 2022. Brent's extensive background includes significant roles at Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, Inc., where responsibilities encompassed Global Equipment R&D and various leadership positions in operations and development. Additional experience encompasses senior roles at Stevi B's Pizza Buffet, Greyhound Lines, CiCi's Pizza, RTM Restaurant Group, and extensive tenure with Western Ohio Pizza, Inc./Domino's Pizza, starting as a Delivery Specialist and progressing to Director of Training and Operations. Brent holds a degree from the University of Kentucky, earned between 1979 and 1983.