Kelly Roddy

Kelly Roddy is Chief Executive Officer of WOWorks, the parent company of six good-for-you restaurant brands Saladworks, Frutta Bowls, Garbanzo Mediterranean Fresh, The Simple Greek, Barberitos and Z!Eats.

Under his leadership, WOWorks has accelerated expansion across the U.S. and Canada and is on a mission to help guests live healthier lives through nutritious, flavorful meals and exceptional hospitality.

Kelly’s career in the restaurant industry is marked by transformative leadership. He served as president of Schlotzsky’s, repositioning the brand from a sandwich deli chain to a high-quality eatery and doubling average unit sales. In 2019, he took over Saladworks, guiding it through the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, and in 2020, he became CEO of WOWorks, leading the growth of the company’s portfolio of better-for-you brands.

Kelly also has 21 years of additional executive management experience at HEB, Scholastic, and Walmart.