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Captain D’s promotes chain vet to COO

Tim Ward, formerly of Arby's, has been with the seafood fast casual since 2011. By Heather Lalley on Dec. 12, 2017

A former Arby’s exec who has climbed the ranks at Captain D’s was named chief operating officer of the fast-casual seafood chain, the brand announced today.

Tim Ward has been with Captain D’s since 2011, starting as director of operations and most recently serving as vice president of operations.

Andy Castle has been promoted to assume Ward’s most recent role.

Nashville-based Captain D’s, founded in 1969, has 530 units in 21 states.

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Heather Lalley is the managing editor of Restaurant Business, Foodservice Director and CSP Daily news. She previously served as editor in chief of Winsight Grocery Business
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