![]() When I began working with Café Yumm! in 2006, I understood what Mark and Mary Ann had in mind for the future of the brand. “I have always been passionate about organizational development and creating systems for success. Additionally, Boone has spearheaded the first formal strategic plan at Café Yumm! to bring structure, departmental integration, and coordinated project management solutions to the company as it continues to evolve. Her work has also been integral to the opening of 23 restaurants across three states in just over a decade. Kim has the hard work of turning our vision into reality, and I think she’s the very best person for the job,” says Beauchamp.Īs Vice President & COO, Boone developed the company’s Finance Department and currently oversees restaurant operations, training, finance, bookkeeping, marketing, research and development, consumer packaged goods, and supply, while also acting as a leader on the Executive Team. As CEO and the chair of our Board of Managers, I can focus more on vision, philosophy, and strategic direction. With this much-deserved promotion, Kim can take us to the next level. “Mary Ann enjoyed seeing our quirky restaurant concept grow into a phenomenal Northwest brand. I do not enjoy the details and practical business work, but Kim has always thrived in that realm. While she was brought in to manage accounting, Kim became key to building the operational details and organization of our growing company. “Since 2006, I think much of our success can be attributed to Kim Boone, who was our first strategic hire. For brief periods, our restaurant struggled thanks to our unique thinking. “When we created Café Yumm! in 1997, Mary Ann and I had an unusual philosophy, a menu that was ahead of its time, and a business plan that was driven by the desire to care for people and planet. The concept focuses on sustainable and locally sourced whole food dishes that appeal to diverse diets, such as gluten-free, vegan, and keto. The company has grown a loyal following thanks to an iconic menu featuring Yumm! Bowls made famous by Yumm! Sauce. Café Yumm! operates 23 restaurants in Oregon, Washington, and Idaho, and sells a popular line of retail products in more than 320 grocery stores as well as online. Since opening its first location in 1997, the Pacific Northwest-based restaurant system and fine foods distributor has been a major player in Oregon’s business community. Prior to joining BDI, Boone had experience working in retail, food service, and banking. This strategic promotion is important to the future development of Beau Delicious! International, LLC (BDI) the franchisor of Café Yumm! restaurants, entering its 26th year of business.īoone received a bachelor’s degree in accounting and economics from the University of Oregon before earning an MBA with a management focus from Willamette University, graduating with honors. Café Yumm! announced that Co-Founder Mark Beauchamp is moving into the new role of CEO to focus on the company’s concept and mission, while promoting longtime team member Kimberly Boone to President, formerly Vice President & COO. ![]()
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