David Pear
About David Pear
David Pear serves as the President of Round Table Pizza and has extensive experience in the restaurant industry, including leadership roles at Yum! Brands and Del Taco. He has a proven track record of operational success, having transformed underperforming zones and significantly increased sales and profitability.
Current Role at FAT Brands
David Pear serves as the President of Round Table Pizza at FAT Brands Inc. since 2023. In this role, he oversees operations and strategic initiatives to enhance the brand's market presence. His leadership is focused on driving growth and improving customer experience within the Los Angeles Metropolitan Area.
Previous Experience at Yum! Brands
Before joining FAT Brands, David Pear worked at Yum! Brands as the DMA Operations Leader for Taco Bell from 2009 to 2012. During his tenure in Phoenix, AZ, he was responsible for operational leadership and contributed to the brand's performance in the region.
Leadership at Del Taco
David Pear held the position of Senior Vice President of Operations at Del Taco LLC from 2012 to 2019. He played a crucial role in the company's growth, successfully opening 126 stores and implementing strategies that improved EBITDA from $52 million in 2012 to over $71 million in 2018. He also achieved 26 consecutive quarters of same-store sales growth.
Transformative Role at Domino's Pizza
Prior to his time at Del Taco, David Pear served as Vice President of Corporate Operations at Domino's Pizza from 2004 to 2008. He transformed the lowest-performing zone into the top-performing zone nationally, achieving the lowest turnover rate for over 5,000 team members.
Educational Background
David Pear studied at Eastern Michigan University, where he earned a Bachelor of Business Administration with a focus on Marketing from 1981 to 1985. His education laid the foundation for his extensive career in the food service industry.