TORONTO — Redberry Restaurants has appointed Jorge Picano to vice-president of Construction and Design, effective immediately.
Redberry has plans to open more than 600 new Burger King, Taco Bell and Jersey Mike’s locations across Canada in the next decade. To support this expansion, the company has created an executive role dedicated to overseeing construction and design.
In his new role, Picano will be responsible for leading the construction of new restaurants and re-modelling existing ones. His duties will include enhancing construction systems and practices, optimizing resource utilization and achieving development goals.
Picano brings more than 30 years of experience in team and project management within the restaurant-construction industry. His expertise lies in managing complex projects and fostering strong relationships with stakeholders. His leadership and strategic planning skills have been honed through previous roles as director of Renovations and Facilities at a leading, well-established Canadian company known for its extensive portfolio of multi-unit, multi-brand restaurant operations.
“We’re thrilled to have Jorge as an integral member of our leadership team,” says Robert Masson, Chief Development Officer at Redberry Restaurants. “His intimate knowledge of QSR, meticulous construction planning, and proficiency in project management will be invaluable to support Redberry’s future growth.”
