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Firebird announces new CFO

By Restaurant Business Staff on Nov. 10, 2017

Firebird Restaurant Group has announced the return of Brian Livingston as chief financial officer.

Livingston previously served as CFO for Firebird and its affiliates from 2010 to 2014 and most recently served as CFO for Celebrity Cafe & Bakery.

“We are thrilled to welcome Brian back to the team,” said Mike Karns, founder and CEO of Firebird Restaurant Group LLC, in a statement. “Brian is a dynamic leader and played a key role in shaping Firebird during his previous tenure. We look forward to his leadership during our next phase of growth.”

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