Edd Lyon

831 Rice Rd.

Ridgeland, MS 39157
(601) 613-8181
eddlyon@aol.com

Objective
To obtain a position with a company that desires talented leadership, w
ith a passion to teach how to drive both the top line and bottom line at the sam
e time. I can contribute to the companys growth and ROI by utilizing my executiv
e experience while always being driven to make an impact. My experience as a Dir
ector has helped me build and focus teams to stay engaged to exceed the customer
s expectations, by inspiring management and being insistent about excellent food
quality and service.
(If you exceed employee and customer expectations, the company will succeed)

Skills
Consistent history of making an impact with multiple Market turnarounds in corpo
rate and franchise environments
Hands-on Management Style that is constantly teaching!
Team builder and Motivator (I get everyone engaged)
Finding, then nurture and developing talent within others
Concept & System development
Forecasting, Budgeting and Business Plan preparation
Complete knowledge of all administration, finance, and ROI
Experience
Director
McClain Sonic MS & north AL 2
008 - 2010
Managed 3 DMAs in MS & AL with 4 District Managers, 30 GMs and 1000+ employees w
ith annual sales of @ $35,000,000. With the recession beginning I was focusing o
n ticket average and customer service as my first plan of action to make the fas
test financial impact. My DMAs sales were down 2.5% in 2009. Well above our comp
any and Sonic Industries (corp.) average. While focusing on top line every contr
ollable cost was lowered on the P&L both years except food cost. 2009 over 08 &
2010 to date over 09. (Mid year review P&Ls available that will better illustrat
e.) Mystery shops currently are at an all time DMA highs while dropping crew lab
or 2% assisted by developing a balanced scheduling program that recognizes when
to enhancing staffing during key times.

Regional Manager
AVI Foodsystems Inc. B & I Division
Indiana
2005 - 2008
Managed the Indiana market of 4 District Managers, 27 GMs and over 250 employees
which included 27 locations and had a total of 67 clients.
Indiana region ranked 8th out of 9 regions prior to 2005 with 78% of the locatio
ns not having positive bottom lines. The Indiana region finished 1st in 2006.
Region ranked 2nd for 2007. YTD in 2008 the Indiana has been ranked each month e
ither 1st or 2nd. Food cost was reduced by 5% by controlling portions and invent
ory controls. Labor was reduced by 7% by cross training.

Director of Operations
Papa Johns Inc.;
Indianapolis,
Indiana 2002 2005
Managed 7 stores with annual sales of over 8 million. Sales were down the prior
year 14% and YTD 20% when assigned in April. Returned the area to positive sales
within 6 months with focus on customer service and creating a competitive envir
onment for the teams.

Director of Operations / Operating Partner

Haury and Adkins Partnership;
Nashville,T
ennessee 1988 - 2002
1988 managed the construction, start-up, and operation of Shoneys market in Kans
as. 1990 we purchased the quick casual concept, San Antonio Taco Company. I redu
ced labor and food cost by 12% in the first 18 months while increasing sales 5 p
ercent. We obtained sales records in 1991, 1992, 1994, and 1999 using only Four-
Wall" marketing techniques. In 1994 we purchased a casual/catering restaurant in
Franklin, Tennessee (2 million +) and in 1996 we purchased an upscale fresh sea
food restaurant ($4 million +) in Boca Raton, Florida.
Responsible for all operations, ROI, accounting including managing cash flow, an
d marketing.
I was awarded 20% ownership in stock in 1996.