UNO Pizzeria & Grill | 5 United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Puerto Rico. A development deal was signed in 2012 to bring six franchises to Mexico City, a 62nd franchise outlet was opened recently in Oaks, Pa. – roughly 30 miles from downtown Philadelphia – and 2014 is expected to include both a fourth franchise opening in Dubai and a new company restaurant unveiling. The burst of activity comes on the heels of a transition at the top of the company early in 2013, when Ian Baines arrived as the new chief executive officer. “There are times when a new CEO takes over the leadership role in a company and there is a course correction and a change in focus,” Houston says. “We were very fortunate that did not happen. Ian has continued to build on the path that Frank Guidara started us on when he joined us in 2005. That path is to provide our guests with friendly, hospitable service while serving flavorful quality menu items. “Ian has brought great insight into casual dining, and that has helped us tackle some of the issues that are facing casual dining today.” One of Baines’ strengths, in Houston’s
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