Bagels & Co. Names Brittany Ryan Senior Director of Marketing Amid National Franchise Expansion
Restaurant marketing executive brings more than a decade of experience in brand development, digital marketing and franchise support to the rapidly growing restaurant concept.
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — November 2, 2026 — Bagels & Co., the rapidly growing restaurant concept known for its freshly baked Brooklyn-style bagels and signature flavored schmears, has appointed Brittany Ryan as Senior Director of Marketing. Bringing more than a decade of restaurant marketing and operations experience, Ryan will lead the company's marketing strategy as Bagels & Co. accelerates franchise sales, expands into new markets and strengthens marketing support for its growing restaurant network.
Ryan joins Bagels & Co. from Checkers & Rally's, where she served as Senior Brand Manager. Previously, she held senior marketing leadership positions at Smokey Bones, including Senior Director of Marketing, and served in marketing roles with Ford's Garage, Front Burner Brands and Bloomin' Brands. Her experience encompasses national brand development, digital customer acquisition, loyalty programs, franchise marketing, local-store initiatives and new restaurant openings.
"Brittany brings an exceptional combination of strategic marketing leadership and hands-on restaurant experience to Bagels & Co.," said Kevin Armantrout, Chief Executive Officer of Bagels & Co. "She understands what it takes to grow a restaurant brand while keeping the success of individual locations and franchise owners at the center of the strategy. As we accelerate our franchise development efforts and introduce Bagels & Co. to new markets, her experience will be instrumental in building brand awareness, driving guest traffic and giving our franchise partners the marketing resources they need to succeed."
Throughout her career, Ryan has developed and executed marketing programs supporting both national restaurant brands and individual franchise operators. At the Melting Pot, she worked directly with more than 35 franchise groups to develop localized marketing strategies, guide marketing investments and drive restaurant traffic and sales. She also helped launch a digital advertising cooperative Program, raising more than $1 million in annual incremental spending.
Her background also includes supporting more than 60 restaurants during her tenure with Bloomin' Brands, where she helped implement off-premises dining initiatives, develop local marketing programs and support restaurant operations.
In her new role, Ryan will oversee brand strategy, digital marketing, customer acquisition and retention, social media and local-store marketing. She will also work closely with the company's leadership and franchise development teams to strengthen franchise sales marketing, support new restaurant openings and develop scalable programs that help franchisees build awareness and establish a strong presence in their local communities.
What excites me most about joining Bagels & Co. is the opportunity to help shape a growing brand with tremendous potential," said Ryan. "As we expand into new markets and welcome new franchise partners, my focus will be on building a strong, recognizable brand while developing marketing programs that drive guest traffic, incrementality through loyalty and support the success of every restaurant. I'm thrilled to work with the team to bring Bagels & Co. to more communities across the country."
The appointment reflects Bagels & Co.'s continued investment in the leadership, infrastructure and resources needed to support its national growth strategy. With an expanding restaurant footprint and an active franchise sales program, the company is focused on building a recognizable brand, attracting qualified franchise partners and creating a consistent guest experience across its locations.
"Franchise growth and franchisee success go hand in hand," added Armantrout. "Our goal is not simply to open more restaurants, but to build a sustainable franchise system with the brand strength, operational support and marketing capabilities to help our partners thrive. Brittany will play a key role in making that vision a reality."
About Bagels & Co.
Founded in Philadelphia in 2021, Bagels & Co. is a growing restaurant concept known for its freshly baked Brooklyn-style bagels, signature flavored schmears and breakfast and lunch offerings. The menu features traditional and specialty bagels, a wide variety of cream cheese flavors, breakfast sandwiches, lunch selections and premium coffee beverages. With 13 restaurants currently operating and 7 additional locations coming soon, Bagels & Co. continues to expand its footprint as it accelerates franchise development across the country while maintaining a commitment to product quality, guest experience and franchisee support.
For more information, visit www.bagelsandco.com. To learn about franchise opportunities, visit www.bagelsandcofranchise.com.
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Bagels & Co.
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