Kevin Reddy is the Independent Chair of our Board of Directors, a position he has held since February 2025. Mr. Reddy joined our Board in October 2023 and previously served as Lead Director from May 2024 through February 2025. Since 2016, Mr. Reddy has served as Managing Partner of Reddy Enterprises, providing advisory and management consulting services to distinguished investment funds. Mr. Reddy previously served as Chief Executive Officer of Noodles & Company from 2006 to 2016. He became a member of its board of directors in 2006 and served as Chairman of the board from 2008 to 2016. Under his leadership, Noodles & Company held a successful initial public offering in 2013 and grew to more than 450 restaurants and in excess of 10,000 team members during his tenure. Prior to joining Noodles & Company, Mr. Reddy was the Chief Operating Officer and Restaurant Support Officer for Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. and was instrumental in designing and building the infrastructure, team and culture to propel Chipotle from 11 locations to almost 500. Mr. Reddy currently serves on the board of directors of K-MAC Enterprises Inc., a leading YUM! franchisee, operating over 300 Taco Bell restaurants in Arkansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Texas. He is an advisory board member of Aptive Environmental, LLC and Citation Capital. Mr. Reddy also serves as a Senior Operating Partner to a prestigious sovereign wealth fund and several early- stage innovative technology companies. QUALIFICATIONS: Mr. Reddy s qualifications include his leadership skills; his extensive experience in the restaurant industry; his financial expertise; and his independence.