Louis DiPietro has been appointed as Executive Vice President and General Counsel and Corporate Secretary at Ascent Hospitality Management
Ascent Hospitality Management ("Ascent"), franchisor to leading family dining brands Huddle House and Perkins Restaurant & Bakery, announced today that it has hired Louis DiPietro as Executive Vice President and General Counsel and Corporate Secretary. DiPietro brings over 18 years of restaurant industry leadership experience and expertise in Corporate Governance, SEC rules and regulations, risk management, contract negotiations, mergers and acquisitions, dispositions, and restaurant franchising. The addition of DiPietro is the latest example of Ascent's commitment to building a world class leadership team equipped to achieve its long-term strategic goals.
Prior to joining Ascent, DiPietro served as the Senior Vice President, Chief Legal and People Officer, and Corporate Secretary of Fiesta Restaurant Group, Inc., the holding company of Pollo Tropical and Taco Cabana brands. Previously, he held the role of Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary for Panera Bread Company until 2018. During his tenure at Fiesta and Panera, DiPietro also oversaw each company's acquisition; with Panera being acquired by JAB Holdings in 2017 and Authentic Restaurant Brands, an affiliate of Garnett Station Partners, acquiring Fiesta in 2023. Additionally, DiPietro earned his B.A. and J.D. degrees from Boston College, further solidifying his foundation in the field of law and business.