director since 2020. Mr. Pappas served as a director of Tandy Leather Factory, Inc., a specialty retailer and wholesale distributor of leather and leather related products, from 2016 to January 2025. Mr. Pappas has previously served on the boards of several public companies, including food-related businesses such as Jamba, Inc., The Pantry, Inc., and Morgan s Foods, Inc. He currently also serves as Secretary for the Endowment Advisory Board of the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church in Houston and on the Methodist Hospital Gastro Division s Advisory Board in Houston. Skills and Qualifications: Mr. Pappas s thorough understanding of restaurant and food businesses, in addition to his expertise in corporate finance and experience on several public company boards, make him a valuable addition to our Board.