Kurt Juergens

Kurt Juergens is an experienced executive in the restaurant and retail development sector, currently serving as Chief Development Officer at Johnny Rockets since January 2018, where responsibilities include overseeing domestic and international restaurant development and franchise administration. As a Consultant Chief Development Officer at Smashburger since 2016, Kurt Juergens focuses on strategic planning and growth for over 50 new restaurants annually. Additionally, since 2009, Kurt Juergens has operated Juergens Development, LLC, specializing in retail and restaurant consulting. Previous roles include Chief Development Officer at Pieology Pizzeria, Real Estate Consultant for Miller's Ale House Restaurants, and consulting as Vice President of Real Estate for Bloomin Brands, Inc. Kurt Juergens’ extensive career began at Ruby Tuesday, where over 17 years of development experience culminated in a Senior Vice President role. Kurt Juergens holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from Northern Illinois University.