Franchising Support Team

Led by Director of Franchise Operations David Conner, our Franchise Support Team includes several seasoned Shoney’s franchising experts, all focused on enabling your success.

• 
  David Conner
  Vice President Operations
• 
  Greg England
  Shoney’s Business Consultant
• 
  Juan Gipson
  Shoney’s Business Consultant
• 
  Janie Taylor
  Shoney’s Business Consultant

JUAN GIPSON

Juan Gipson has been in the food industry for over 38 years. His positive attitude, commitment towards serving others, mixed with a strong work ethic, has fueled his career. He became an owner/operator of San Juan Katfish King in Nashville, TN, before joining the Shoney’s team. He has been with Shoney’s for 19 years, holding positions in store management, Marketing, and Human Resources before moving over to the Franchise Department. He studied at Tennessee State University, both in undergraduate and graduate school. He is a member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity and is a deacon at his church. Juan is married with two sons and grandchildren.

DAVID CONNER

Director of Franchise Operations

David Conner is a multi-unit operator with 34 years of experience in the restaurant industry, experienced in both franchise and corporate operations. David has been passionate about restaurant operations since high school. Whether it was chicken, pizza, doughnuts or breakfast, maintaining a level of excellent operations was and is always first in his mind. His goal is always the same: To help every restaurant be the place HIS family would like to visit and enjoy, with great food and great Southern hospitality. David brings leadership, focus, and character to work every day. David graduated from Middle Tennessee State University and resides with his family in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.

GREG ENGLAND

Shoney’s Business Consultant
Greg’s first job was in a restaurant at age 16 and has worked in the restaurant industry now for the last 41 years. Thirty-five of these years were with Shoney’s where he started as a manager trainee and worked his way up to 30 years in multi-unit supervision. He has worked in both company and franchise operations. Greg has a passion for coaching and training team members, managers and franchisees.

JANIE TAYLOR

Shoney’s Business Consultant
Janie Taylor grew up in the restaurant industry and has been part of the Shoney’s brand since 1991. She has an extensive background on both the corporate and franchise sides of the business. Her roles have included multi-unit supervisor, Director of Operations, and Shoney’s Business Consultant. She is passionate about providing great customer experiences, successfully re-establishing financially troubled restaurants and developing people. When Janie isn’t working, she enjoys spending time with her family and traveling.