Cerca Trova Restaurant Concepts announced the appointment of Richard Del Valle as Chief Business Officer. Del Valle brings over 30 years of experience with in Operations, Operations Services, Purchasing and Distribution, and Information Technology. Del Valle will lead the global strategy for Cerca Trova to operate and support both the core Outback Steakhouse franchised restaurants and future growth opportunities for the team as they work to maintain Cerca Trova’s position as an innovative restaurant operations and concept company.
Most recently, Del Valle completed a 26-year tenure at Friendly’s Ice Cream as Vice President of Operations Excellence. Del Valle is experienced in aligning and driving an entire organization against common objectives and delivering clear messaging to all stakeholders.
“The addition of this new role will further strengthen Cerca Trova’s leadership team, and Richard’s strategic vision and dynamic leadership will add great depth to our operations division,” says Steve Weigel, president & CEO of Cerca Trova Restaurant Concepts. “Not only are we committed to continued world-class operations, but to building a brand that is positioned to grow globally, all while building a people-first culture that is committed to making a difference within our industry and our communities.”
Cerca Trova Restaurant Concepts is a restaurant management company headquartered in San Diego, California. It is affiliated with dynamic brands including Outback Steakhouse, the premier casual steakhouse restaurant franchise. Cerca Trova was founded in 1994 and has operated all Outback restaurants in California since 1997. Cerca Trova now operates all Outback restaurants in Nevada, New Mexico, Colorado and Arizona.
