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Work History
Education
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Certification
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Carlos A. Sarria

Carlos A. Sarria

Results-driven executive and entrepreneur with expertise in real estate, franchise operations, and business turnarounds.
Clinton,MS

Summary

A Strategic and purposeful professional with proven expertise in Operations Management, team building, and dynamic leadership. Adept at streamlining processes and elevating performance through clear communications and collaborative problem-solving. Seeking to contribute to an organization that values efficiency, innovation, and people-first leadership, with the goal of driving operational excellence and long-term growth.

Overview

40
40
years of professional experience

Work History

Chief Operating Partner

BFCB Restaurants LLC DBA-Bojangles Franchisee
03.2025 - 07.2025

Carlos Sarria is a transformative leader whose strategic vision and operational acumen have driven remarkable business turnarounds across diverse industries. With a reputation for revitalizing struggling enterprises, Sarria has consistently demonstrated the ability to diagnose core challenges, implement bold changes, and restore organizational vitality. His approach centers on four pillars of recovery: leadership overhaul, operational efficiency, customer-centric innovation, and financial stabilization.
Under his guidance, companies have shifted from stagnation to momentum—replacing outdated practices with performance-driven cultures, streamlining operations through technology and process refinement, reconnecting with customers to rebuild trust, and securing financial health through disciplined restructuring. Sarria’s leadership is not just about survival—it’s about positioning businesses for sustainable growth and long-term success.

Operating Partner

Tri-State Restaurants LLC – DBA-Checkers/Rallys
07.2014 - 07.2025
  • Sold Business

Owner Operator – CEO

United Restaurants LLC DBA-Checkers/Rallys
06.2022 - 02.2025

• DAY TO DAY OPERATIONS 14 RESTAURANTS
• OPERATIONS STANDARDS AND PROTOCOLS
• MARKETING COOP PRESIDENT AND NATIONAL AD SPEND
• HR – EMPLOYEE RELATIONS 200 TOTAL EMPLOYEES
• TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT TO INCLUDE MENTORSHIP PROGRAMS
• SUCCESION PLANNING AND PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT
• FACILITIES / DEVELOPMENT & CONSTRUCTION
• P&L OPTIMIZATION AND FINANCIAL REPORTING

Sold Business

OPERATING PARTNER

Radiant Group of Companies – Tennesee
02.2014 - 08.2025
  • Day to day operations 34 multi branded convenience store locations of Food Brands, Managing Partner for Mojitos, Exxon, Shell, Baskin Robbins, Subway, and Checkers Restaurants

Owner Operator – CEO

C&S Restaurants LLS DBA Burger King Franchisee
06.2009 - 04.2014
  • Sold Business

Vice President Company Operations Europe

Burger King Corporation
09.2005 - 04.2008
  • Middle East & Africa Company Portfolio

Senior Director Company Operations

Burger King Corporation
10.2002 - 09.2005

Director of Company Operations

Burger King Corporation
03.2001 - 10.2002

Sr. Director of Worldwide Training

Burger King Corporation
01.2000 - 03.2001

Sr. Director North America Human Resources

Burger King Corporation
04.1997 - 11.1998

Director of Human Resources & Brand Delivery

Burger King Corporation
04.1997 - 11.1998

Classroom Instructor

Burger King University
11.1993 - 04.1997

Company Area Operations Manager

Burger King Corporation
09.1989 - 11.1993

Manager Consumer Relations & Crisis

Burger King Corporation
05.1988 - 09.1989

Restaurant Operations & Training Manager

Burger King Corporation
11.1981 - 05.1988

Education

High School -

Miami, FL

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Miami Dade Community College

Skills

  • Operational excellence
  • Data-driven decision making
  • Efficiency optimization
  • Training and coaching

Certification

  • HR and the Law Employment Practices (AMA)
  • Advanced Marketing Creative (AMA)
  • Advanced Finance and Business Process (AMA)
  • Program Desing (AMA)
  • Public Speaking- Dale Carnegie (AMA)
  • Pesenting with Impact Skills (AMA)
  • Advanced Project Management (AMA)
  • Certified Proctor Serve Safe Program (NRA)
  • Numerous in-house and external classes, seminars and courses in Employment Law, Marketing, Leadership, Coaching, and Finance

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Chief Operating Partner

BFCB Restaurants LLC DBA-Bojangles Franchisee
03.2025 - 07.2025

Owner Operator – CEO

United Restaurants LLC DBA-Checkers/Rallys
06.2022 - 02.2025

Operating Partner

Tri-State Restaurants LLC – DBA-Checkers/Rallys
07.2014 - 07.2025

OPERATING PARTNER

Radiant Group of Companies – Tennesee
02.2014 - 08.2025

Owner Operator – CEO

C&S Restaurants LLS DBA Burger King Franchisee
06.2009 - 04.2014

Vice President Company Operations Europe

Burger King Corporation
09.2005 - 04.2008

Senior Director Company Operations

Burger King Corporation
10.2002 - 09.2005

Director of Company Operations

Burger King Corporation
03.2001 - 10.2002

Sr. Director of Worldwide Training

Burger King Corporation
01.2000 - 03.2001

Sr. Director North America Human Resources

Burger King Corporation
04.1997 - 11.1998

Director of Human Resources & Brand Delivery

Burger King Corporation
04.1997 - 11.1998

Classroom Instructor

Burger King University
11.1993 - 04.1997

Company Area Operations Manager

Burger King Corporation
09.1989 - 11.1993

Manager Consumer Relations & Crisis

Burger King Corporation
05.1988 - 09.1989

Restaurant Operations & Training Manager

Burger King Corporation
11.1981 - 05.1988

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Miami Dade Community College

High School -

Early career

Beginning as an assistant manager and advancing through various operational roles in the US, he later managed consumer relations and led market development projects in Europe including the 1992 Barcelona Olympics and 1993 Seville Expo. His education includes a high school diploma, college credits, and numerous professional certifications in HR, marketing, finance, project management, and public speaking.
Carlos A. SarriaResults-driven executive and entrepreneur with expertise in real estate, franchise operations, and business turnarounds.
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