KBP Foods

KBP Foods owns 119 restaurants in 7 states, and will generate $150 million in sales in 2012. The roots of our company began many years ago.

A BRIEF HISTORY
Our story begins in Grand Junction, CO, when a father and son from California decided to combine their years of experience and become partners in the restaurant franchisee business. They started in January 1999 with 5 KFC restaurants in Colorado. Growth to 69 stores in just over 10 years was accomplished through both acquisition and significant operational and financial improvements within existing restaurants.

In September 1999, 7 stores located in the Quad Cities were purchased and added to the original five. In November 2003, an additional 19 stores in the Kansas City market were added, along with 2 more in KC in 2005. Mid June 2006 brought 12 more stores in Omaha; in May 2008, 28 stores in Tampa, FL; and 53 stores in Atlanta in 2011. By the end of 2011, the company operated 119 KFC stores, including several multi-brand sites.

Early 2011 brought changes to the organization when an agreement was entered into between the original owners and an officer of the company, to purchase ZMC assets. Before the end of 2011, KBP foods embarked on its largest acquisition to date with the purchase of 53 stores in Atlanta, Georgia from YUM! nearly doubling the size of the newly acquired company. Finishing off the year with a new Corporate Office home, KBP Foods continues to set the foundation for growth, and has goals of continued growth in 2012; follow us on this exciting journey.

KBP Foods’ Corporate Headquarters is located in Overland Park, KS.

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KBP Foods Vision, Mission, and Core Values

Every Customer Leaves Happy...

Our mission is to maintain a passion for excellence. We are committed to creating the ultimate in customer satisfaction by developing our people through superior implementation of training and systems. We are a socially responsible, integrity driven company and we strive to be better each and every day.

We praise efforts, recognize progress, and reward results.

• We value the commitment, intensity, focus, and drive it takes to be successful.
• We care enough about each other to give honest feedback about behavior and results.
• We are a results orientated company.

All decisions must benefit the company, team, and ultimately the individual.

• Use data to help guide your decisions.
• We are committed to creating win-win situations for all.
• Winning together is better than winning alone.
• Utilize the team around you to help make decisions.

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KBP Foods Vision, Mission, and Core Values

Every Customer Leaves Happy...

The worst decision is to make no decision.

• Decisions that ensure our customers leave happy are good decisions.
• Decisions that ensure our employees are happy are good decisions.
• It is ok to make mistakes. Own and learn from them.

Our success is measured by the development and success of those we serve.

• Loyalty flows downward.
• Respect for each other is essential.
• We want each person to achieve their highest potential.

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PRESIDENT/CEO
Michael G. Kulp

For more than a decade, Mr. Kulp’s passion for Creating a Great Place to Work, A Great place to Eat, and a Great place to Own has created unique opportunities for all of his teams. With a focus on building relationships and developing team members, Michael has been able move people forward to realize their dreams. Michael graduated from Mesa State University with a Bachelors degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Marketing. Throughout Michael’s career he has held positions ranging from Vice President of Marketing and Regional Director to Chief Operating Officer. Today, Michael also holds multiple board seats on regional Advertising Cooperatives, as well as on local charitable organizations.

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CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Barry W. Dubin, CPA

Mr. Dubin has a Bachelors of Science in accounting and finance from Indiana University and a Masters of Business Administration from Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management. Barry has worked in a variety of operational and financial leadership capacities throughout his career. Aside from leading day to day accounting and finance team efforts at KBP Foods, he is focused on identifying new store development and acquisition opportunities to support the substantial growth aspirations of KBP. Mr. Dubin looks forward to supporting the mission of KBP Foods to run profitable, growing, well maintained restaurants focused on quality, cleanliness, and customer satisfaction.

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REGIONAL VICE PRESIDENT
Tony Miceli

Mr. Miceli has worked in the restaurant business for 28 years. He Is a graduate of CMSU in Warrensburg MO. In 1985 Tony opened the first Applebee's in Kansas City. During his time at Applebee's Tony opened 10 area restaurants. Tony has spent the last 11 ½ years with Panera Bread in Kansas City with the majority of them as the Senior District Manager/Chief People Officer installing many programs for people development and running profitable units.

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REGIONAL VICE PRESIDENT
Matt Hansen

Mr. Hansen graduated from the University of Las Vegas with a Bachelors degree in Business Management. Matt joined the KBP Foods Team in 2009. He has 19 years of experience in the quick service business. Previously he Lead Bostons' Market multi-unit management teams that oversaw 210 restaurants in 13 states in the mid-west and west coast with over 250 million dollars in yearly sales. He also held a management role with Arby's where he was recognized for leading the organization in sales increase, gross and net profits.

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REGIONAL VICE PRESIDENT
Kent Dawdy

Mr. Dawdy has more than 20 years of experience in the quick service industry. He joined KBP in 2011 after 21 years with Arby's Restaurant Group. At Arby's, he led the south sub-region as VP of company operations overseeing 168 company-owned restaurants in Georgia, Tennessee, Mississippi, Alabama and Illinois. He held several roles within the Arby's system including senior director of training for the southeast region where he oversaw the training and people development for more than 350 units. Kent has a proven track record of results in sales and profit growth, people development and systems execution.

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DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES
Terry Friedrich, MBA, SPHR

Mr. Friedrich came to KBP Foods with 25 years experience in the QSR industry, including 14 years in human resources. Terry's background includes positions in operations, training and human resources with Long John Silver's, A&W Restaurants and YUM! Brands. Terry was a YUM! Brands HR Leader for 2 years and has completed the YUM! Brands HR College in Louisville.

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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Monica Reinert

Mrs. Reinert joined KBP Foods with 15 years of Operations and Marketing experience in fast growth start-up companies. She has worked to help market six companies during growth and rebranding and enjoys the challenge of constant change within a company. Monica currently handles Marketing and Field Support and has a Bachelors Degree from the University of Kansas.

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REGIONAL TRAINING MANAGER
Tammy Jones

Mrs. Jones joined KBP Foods with 15 years QSR experience, including 10 years in a Multi-Unit role for a leading Burger King Franchise. She has solid operations standards and a passion for training. Tammy is responsible for leading the teams in Omaha and Quad Cities, where she has achieved company leading sales growth and profitability results. Tammy's attention to detail and passion for development have landed her a lead role in the creation and implementation of the internal development programs at KBP Foods.

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CONTROLLER
Tyson Needham, CPA

Mr. Needham received his B.S. in Business Administration, with the dual major in Finance and Accounting Finance from Kansas State University. Tyson has significant experience leading accounting and finance departments in a variety of industries. His current responsibilities include overseeing all financial data for the restaurants, financial reporting, auditing and licensing.

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