Greg Creighton
Private Equity Investor at Exaltare Capital Partners LLC
Profile
Greg Creighton has a long, successful track record across various Industries, including multi-unit restaurant and entertainment as well as in manufacturing, distribution and purchasing.
Most recently he was EVP, COO and CMO of the fourth largest theatre chain in the U.S.; Marcus Theatres, where he successfully led a division through unprecedented challenges.
Creighton also served as president and Chief Operating Officer of Smashburger Master LLC, the parent company of the fast-casual restaurant chain, Smashburger.
During his nine-year tenure, Creighton oversaw the expansion of the Smashburger franchise from 6 restaurants to over 375 in 35 states and six countries.
While there, his responsibilities included all company and franchise operations, new business development, human resources and training.
Prior to this, Creighton led a team that repositioned and grew LEEANN CHIN, INC while serving as President and Chief Operating Officer, where he had full P&L responsibility for the 50-unit restaurant company with three distinct brands: including QSR, fast-casual, and a grocery store concept.
Spanning a career of over 35 years, Creighton’s experience also includes various executive and management positions with companies such as PepsiCo’s Frito-Lay’s division.
Greg graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater with a BBA in Production and Operations.
Greg Creighton active positions
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Exaltare Capital Partners LLC
Exaltare Capital Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance Exaltare Capital Partners LLC (Exaltare Capital Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 2012 by Omar L. Simmons. The firm is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. | Private Equity Investor | 2023-06-30 |
Former positions of Greg Creighton
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Marcus Theatres Corp.
Marcus Theatres Corp. Hotels/Resorts/Cruise linesConsumer Services Marcus Theatres Corp. owns and operates motels, hotels, movie theatres, and fast food restaurants. The company is headquartered in Milwaukee, WI. | Chief Operating Officer | 2023-06-30 |
Smashburger Franchising LLC
Smashburger Franchising LLC RestaurantsConsumer Services Smashburger Franchising LLC engages in the operation of fast-food burger chains. It also franchises fast-food burger chains. The company was founded by Thomas Ryan and Richard Schaden on March 5, 2008 and is headquartered in Denver, CO. | President | 2012-11-12 |
Leeann Chin, Inc.
Leeann Chin, Inc. RestaurantsConsumer Services Leeann Chin, Inc. owns and operates restaurants. It offers stir-fried combination plates, appetizers, soups, poultry, beef, pork, seafood, vegetables, noodles, rice, and desserts. The company was founded by Leeann Chin in 1980 and is headquartered in Bloomington, MN. | President | 2006-12-31 |
Smashburger Master LLC
Smashburger Master LLC RestaurantsConsumer Services Smashburger Master LLC owns and operates a fast food restaurant chain. It offers burgers, chicken sandwiches, salads, ice cream shakes, and beer. The company was founded by Rick E. Schaden, Tom Ryan, and David P. Prokupek in June 1, 2007 and is headquartered in Denver, CO. | President | - |
Training of Greg Creighton
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | Undergraduate Degree |
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Smashburger Franchising LLC
Smashburger Franchising LLC RestaurantsConsumer Services Smashburger Franchising LLC engages in the operation of fast-food burger chains. It also franchises fast-food burger chains. The company was founded by Thomas Ryan and Richard Schaden on March 5, 2008 and is headquartered in Denver, CO. | Consumer Services |
Leeann Chin, Inc.
Leeann Chin, Inc. RestaurantsConsumer Services Leeann Chin, Inc. owns and operates restaurants. It offers stir-fried combination plates, appetizers, soups, poultry, beef, pork, seafood, vegetables, noodles, rice, and desserts. The company was founded by Leeann Chin in 1980 and is headquartered in Bloomington, MN. | Consumer Services |
Smashburger Master LLC
Smashburger Master LLC RestaurantsConsumer Services Smashburger Master LLC owns and operates a fast food restaurant chain. It offers burgers, chicken sandwiches, salads, ice cream shakes, and beer. The company was founded by Rick E. Schaden, Tom Ryan, and David P. Prokupek in June 1, 2007 and is headquartered in Denver, CO. | Consumer Services |
Marcus Theatres Corp.
Marcus Theatres Corp. Hotels/Resorts/Cruise linesConsumer Services Marcus Theatres Corp. owns and operates motels, hotels, movie theatres, and fast food restaurants. The company is headquartered in Milwaukee, WI. | Consumer Services |
Exaltare Capital Partners LLC
Exaltare Capital Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance Exaltare Capital Partners LLC (Exaltare Capital Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 2012 by Omar L. Simmons. The firm is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. | Finance |
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