Kurt Hales

Kurt Hales has extensive experience in the restaurant industry. Kurt started their career in 1991 with Hooters of America, where they worked their way up to Divisional Vice President. After leaving Hooters, they held various leadership positions in different companies, including Rare Hospitality, Last Call Operating Co, Panera Bread, and Dine Brands Global. Kurt owned their own business, The Beach Group of the Carolina's, before eventually joining Thrive Restaurant Group as Director of Operations in 2022.

Kurt Hales pursued their education at the University of North Carolina Wilmington from 1987 to 1991. During this time, they earned a Bachelor's degree in Marketing. Additionally, in 1989 and 1990, they also attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, however, no degree or field of study is specified for this period.