Veteran Restaurant Marketer Stephanie Mattingly Joins Huddle House As New Vice President

Ascent Hospitality Management, the parent company of well-known family dining brands Huddle House and Perkins American Food Co., has appointed Stephanie Mattingly as the new Vice President of Marketing for Huddle House. In her new role, Mattingly will be in charge of Huddle House's marketing strategy, which includes brand strategy, digital marketing operations, and customer engagement initiatives, all aimed to drive growth and increase brand loyalty across Ascent's portfolio.

Blain Shortreed, the Brand President of Huddle House, expressed his pleasure about Mattingly's addition to the team. He emphasized that her expertise in brand development will be crucial in enhancing the company's market presence. Shortreed also highlighted the anticipation of the team to work under Mattingly's leadership to further strengthen their relationship with their guests.

Stephanie Mattingly is a highly accomplished leader with more than 25 years of experience in restaurant retail marketing and operations. She boasts a proven track record of enhancing brand presence and improving guest experiences. Mattingly has held executive roles at national restaurant brands in the past, where she successfully developed and executed strategic initiatives to promote growth, streamline operations, and improve brand positioning. Her leadership skills, proficiency in team building, media planning, and franchise relations have prepared her to manage complex change and deliver breakthrough results.

Mattingly's responsibility will now be focused on the marketing department for Huddle House restaurants. Her appointment underlines Huddle House's commitment to investing in their leadership team to elevate brand visibility and guest experiences.

Expressing her enthusiasm about her new role, Mattingly said, "Huddle House has a strong foundation, and a dedicated team focused on growth and brand evolution. I look forward to implementing tactical marketing initiatives that amplify consumer engagement and drive long-term success for our brands."

Ascent Hospitality Management, the parent company of Huddle House and Perkins American Food Co., was established to acquire and rejuvenate storied brands to drive long-term growth. With around 600 locations across the U.S. and Canada, the company's mission is "Bringing friends and families together, over delicious food, served from the heart."