Brandon Coleman
President, McAlister's and Deli Brands
Brandon Coleman serves as President of McAlister’s Deli and Deli Brands for GoTo Foods, where he leads the growth, performance and strategic direction of the company’s deli brand portfolio, including McAlister’s Deli and Schlotzsky’s Deli. He works closely with franchisees and leaders across the business to strengthen operations, enhance the guest experience and drive long-term brand success.
Coleman brings more than two decades of leadership experience across the restaurant industry, with expertise spanning operations, marketing, franchising and brand transformation. Throughout his career, he has built a reputation for developing high-performing teams, fostering strong franchisee partnerships and leading organizations through periods of growth and change.
Prior to joining GoTo Foods, Coleman served as Chief Executive Officer and Operating Partner of Cotton Patch Cafe for Altamont Capital Partners. He also served as Chief Executive Officer of TGI Fridays and previously held leadership roles as President, U.S. and Chief Marketing Officer. Earlier in his career, Coleman held executive leadership positions with Dave & Buster’s, Del Frisco’s Grille and Romano’s Macaroni Grill. He also served as Managing Partner of Brava Partners, where he advised restaurant brands and private equity firms on growth, operations and brand strategy.
Coleman serves on the board of SafeWay Driving and is a member of YPO. He earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing from Texas A&M University.
