Chase Rice
About Chase Rice
Chase Rice is a seasoned manager at The Wendy's Company, specializing in new product testing and integration. He has over four decades of experience in various project management roles within the company, contributing significantly to its operations and training initiatives.
Current Role at Wendy's
Chase Rice serves as the Manager of New Product Testing and Integration at The Wendy's Company. He has held this position since 2013, contributing to the development and implementation of new products within the organization. His role involves overseeing the testing processes and ensuring that new offerings meet the company's standards before launch.
Career at Wendy's
Chase Rice has an extensive career at The Wendy's Company, spanning over four decades. He began as a Field Training Manager from 1987 to 1997, where he worked in Detroit, Michigan, and Minneapolis, Minnesota. He then progressed through various project management roles, including Project Manager for Computer Based Training, Special Projects and Field Training, and New Products, Breakfast and Beverage. His experience in these positions has provided him with a comprehensive understanding of restaurant operations and training.
Education and Expertise
Chase Rice studied at Eastern Michigan University, where he earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) with a focus on Management and Labor Relations from 1977 to 1980. He furthered his education at the Eastern Michigan University Business Graduate School, studying Business Administration and Management for one year from 1980 to 1981. This educational background has equipped him with the skills necessary for his roles in management and operations.
Previous Positions at Wendy's
Before his current role, Chase Rice held multiple positions at The Wendy's Company. He worked as a Project Manager for various initiatives, including New Products and Computer Based Training. Additionally, he held various single and multi-unit restaurant operations positions from 1981 to 1987 in Indianapolis, Indiana. His diverse experience within the company has contributed to his expertise in restaurant management.