Does Floyds 99 have any public figures on its board of directors?
Floyds_99 Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Co-Founder, Chief Executive Officer and Director: Robert O'Brien
Rob O'Brien has served on our Board of Directors since February 2005 and as our Chief Executive Officer since August 2023. Mr. O'Brien has served as Chief Executive Officer of Holdings, FFL's parent company, since August 2023 and Director of Holdings since February 2005. From 1992 to the present, Mr. O'Brien has been the Vice President of Observ, Inc., a Denver, Colorado based business. Rob O'Brien was a Vice President of Holdings from February 2005 to August 2023. He has served as a Vice President and Director of Floyd's 99, Inc. from February 2001 to February 2005, then Floyd's 99 Operating, LLC, since February 2005. He has also served as Vice President of Lefty's since its inception in March 2005. Mr. O'Brien is also a minority owner of Elevate. Mr. O'Brien is the brother of Paul O'Brien and Bill O'Brien.
President: Karen O'Brien
Karen O'Brien has served as our President since August 2023. Ms. O'Brien served on our Board of Directors from March 2021 to August 2023. Karen O'Brien also has been a Senior Director of Special Projects from December 2020 to August 2023 and previously was the Executive Vice President of Administration from January 2015 to September 2017. She has also served as the President of Holdings since August 2023. Ms. O'Brien is the spouse of Paul O'Brien.
Vice President of Construction, Facilities and Operations: Amy Hunn
Amy Hunn has been with us since October 2002, has served as our Vice President of Construction and Facilities since January 2019 and in December 2020 also began serving as our Vice President of Operations. Prior to that time, Ms. Hunn served as our Director of Facilities from January 2014 to December 2018.
Vice President, Marketing and Merchandising: Mary Wehrer
Source: Item 18 — PUBLIC FIGURES (FDD page 49)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Floyds 99's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the company's leadership includes Robert O'Brien, who has served on the Board of Directors since February 2005 and as Chief Executive Officer since August 2023. Karen O'Brien has served as President since August 2023 and previously served on the Board of Directors from March 2021 to August 2023. Amy Hunn has been with the company since October 2002 and has served as Vice President of Construction and Facilities since January 2019, also becoming Vice President of Operations in December 2020. Mary Wehrer is the Vice President of Marketing and Merchandising.
The FDD does not specify whether any of these individuals are considered public figures. The document provides their roles within Floyds 99 and related companies, along with their employment history within the organization. Robert O'Brien also holds positions in Holdings, FFL's parent company, Observ, Inc., Lefty's, and Elevate. Karen O'Brien also serves as the President of Holdings. Amy Hunn's tenure with the company dates back to 2002, with increasing responsibilities over the years.
For a prospective franchisee, this information is useful for understanding the leadership structure and experience within Floyds 99. However, since the FDD does not clarify whether any board members are public figures, it would be prudent for a potential franchisee to conduct their own research or directly inquire with the franchisor to gather more information about the backgrounds and public profiles of the leadership team.