J Michael Bodnar

J. Michael Bodnar earned a Civil Engineering degree from West Virginia University and MBA in 1970. Upon graduation, he spent 5 years as CFO and CAO of Shoney’s, Inc. He became an early franchisee of Wendy’s International with operations in Alabama and Georgia. In addition, he founded a software company that became the Back Office Software provided for the Wendy's System. He was recognized as one of the most influential innovators in the Wendy’s system and won numerous awards for his operations. Currently, Mike is actively involved as real estate investor and equity capitalist in start-up restaurants as well as the more established restaurant brands Jim & Nick’s BBQ. For the past several years his focus has been on developing and growing restaurants in the fast casual segment, which include Taziki’s Mediterranean Grill, Baha Burgers, Tellini's Italian Cafe and Martins BBQ Joint.