Changes in Leadership at Twin Peaks
Two top executives from Dallas-based Twin Peaks will leave the restaurant chain on April 10, the company announced Monday. CEO Joe Hummel and Chief Legal Officer Clay Mingus are “pursuing other opportunities,” according to a Twin Peaks statement.
The resignations come two months after Twin Peaks’ initial public offering. Twin Peaks has been publicly traded (Nasdaq: TWNP) since late January 2025.
Background of the Executives
Hummel took the CEO job nearly a decade ago in 2016. Before that, he worked on the franchise side of Twin Peaks.
A statement in a news release said Hummel and Mingus “helped pave the way for the IPO.”
Impact on the Company
With the change in leadership, Chief Financial Officer Ken Kuick will act as interim CEO. Allen Sussman has been appointed interim chief legal officer.
Twin Peaks was co-founded in 2005 by North Texas entrepreneur Randy DeWitt, whose company FB Society, formerly Front Burner Restaurant Group, went on to create Velvet Taco, Sixty Vines, Whiskey Cake and others.
Future Plans for Twin Peaks
Restaurant Business notes Dallas-based Twin Peaks “has been one of the fastest-growing brands in casual dining in recent years,” despite some dips in 2024. Interim CEO Kuick said Twin Peaks has opened two new restaurants in 2025. Company executives expect to add seven to nine more this year.
Twin Peaks operates 116 restaurants in the United States and Mexico. The first one was in Lewisville, a suburb of Dallas.
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Conclusion
The departure of two top executives from Twin Peaks marks a significant change in the company’s leadership. However, with a strong foundation and plans for expansion, Twin Peaks is expected to continue growing and providing great dining experiences for its customers.
FAQs
Q: Who are the two executives leaving Twin Peaks?
A: CEO Joe Hummel and Chief Legal Officer Clay Mingus are leaving the company to pursue other opportunities.
Q: When did Twin Peaks go public?
A: Twin Peaks went public in late January 2025.
Q: How many restaurants does Twin Peaks operate?
A: Twin Peaks operates 116 restaurants in the United States and Mexico.
Q: What are the company’s plans for expansion?
A: Twin Peaks plans to add seven to nine new restaurants in 2025, according to interim CEO Ken Kuick.
