Fuddruckers Parent Company Luby’s Inc. Names New COO

Luby’s Inc., parent company to several brands including burger franchise Fuddruckers, has named Benjamin “Todd” Coutee its new chief operations officer, according to an article in QSR Magazine.

Coutee assumes the role immediately after a long career with the company serving in various executive roles with the brands under its umbrella, including senior VP of Operations at both Luby's Cafeterias and Fuddruckers. He has also served as an executive director of operations for Aramark.

Restaurant Business noted Luby’s Inc. has shuttered eight of its restaurants since May to pay off debt, with more closures expected. Earlier this year, the company revealed it defaulted on some of its $44 million debt load and was in danger of going out of business.