Chanticleer Holdings Inc. has hired Fred Glick, former vice president of brewery restaurants for Karl Strauss Brewing Co., as its new president.

Glick most recently served at Karl Strauss Brewing, where he executed hospitality and social media initiatives focusing on 5-star yelp experiences. During this time, the company more than doubled its 5-star review average from under 30 percent to over 62 percent bringing all 10 locations to a 4-star or better average.

While at Karl Strauss Brewing, Glick rolled out tools for improved store level financial analysis and hourly productivity, in addition to opening new flagship locations in Anaheim and downtown Los Angeles.

“Considering recent growth in our Little Big Burger brand resulting in store count nearly doubling in 2018, the timing couldn’t be better to build atop of recent progress,” said Chanticleer CEO Mike Pruitt in a statement. “Fred is a proven leader who is known for his ability to build brands by driving positive employee and guest experiences resulting in revenue growth and optimized profits.”

Glick will receive a base salary of $250,000 and equity incentive compensation equivalent with his position.

“I look forward to immediately rolling up my sleeves and getting to work helping to oversee our continued expansion, while most importantly enhancing our immediate and long-term profitability objectives,” said Glick in a statement.

The Charlotte-based company owns, operates and franchises fast, casual and full-service restaurant brands such as American Burger Company, BGR – Burgers Grilled Right, Little Big Burger, Just Fresh and Hooters.

The company has begun to expand its Little Big Burger and Burgers Grilled Right brands with multiple openings planned for the fourth quarter of 2018.

Chanticleer plans to announce its third quarter financial results on Nov. 13.

Its stock has dropped 1.42 percent Thursday afternoon to $2.09