Sam Stanovich

Sam Stanovich, Senior Vice President of Franchise Leadership for Shaquille O’Neal-owned Big Chicken, has an extensive background in the restaurant industry, with specific experience in restaurant franchising as a Firehouse Subs franchisee and area developer in Northern Illinois and Northwest Indiana. Before launching his franchising career, he spent nearly a decade working for the National Restaurant Association where he focused on evolving the strategic direction of partner products. Currently, Stanovich sits on the advisory board for the Illinois Restaurant Association, serves as the Vice President of Alliances and Partnerships for the International Food and Beverage Technology Associations and podcasts as the co-host of “The Takeout, a Delivery and Catering Show” on Foodable Network.