Original, American-style sushi restaurant announces new addition to executive team as the brand stages itself for growth
Rock N Roll Sushi is thrilled to further position itself as a leader in the sushi space with the recent appointment of Jan Barnett as its new Chief Marketing Officer.
Boasting a diverse skillset, creative excellence and a proven ability to deliver outstanding results, Barnett joins the popular brand with plans of significant growth that include impactful marketing initiatives. Her forward-thinking leadership style has consistently driven exceptional business performance through initiatives such as strategic planning, qualitative and quantitative research, product launches, interactive marketing, creative development, media planning and buying, digital marketing, merchandising, public relations, sales promotion and vendor marketing.
“Jan joining the Rock N Roll Sushi team provides us a unique opportunity to add to the brand’s continued growth and success,” said CEO Chris Kramolis. “Our goal is to further position Rock N Roll Sushi as a leader in the Asian Fusion category, leveraging innovative marketing strategies, engaging digital experiences, and strategic partnerships. Together, we will rock the culinary world and bring the unforgettable Rock N Roll Sushi experience to even more sushi enthusiasts across the nation.”
As the new CMO, Barnett will spearhead various key areas, including menu support, digital and social marketing, consistent brand messaging, and technological innovation and integration. Her responsibilities will include the testing of new menu items, maximizing profit potential, web development, creative development, customer relationship management, as well as providing essential resources for new restaurant openings
Barnett joins Rock N Roll Sushi with over three decades of experience in the food and beverage industry, including notable roles such as CMO at Another Broken Egg Café and Vice President of Marketing at The Egg & I. With a strong background in advertising, Barnett spent a significant portion of her career with McDonald’s for 20 years and Taco Bell for 10 years. During her tenure at Another Broken Egg Café, she demonstrated exceptional skills in overseeing the brand’s integrated business plan and communications calendars, while managing advertising budgets that provided invaluable guidance and support to franchise owners and operators.
“I’ve been a big foodie throughout my career, so it has been exciting to join to this dynamic team and to work with our delicious menu.” Barnett said. “I see so much upside with this brand and think the sky is the limit for us.”
At Rock N Roll Sushi, fans enjoy food that’s deliciously twisted and made fresh for everyone. Boasting concepts and flavors that are big, bold and loud, Rock N Roll Sushi is the only place to experience the rock you love and the rolls you love with the ones you love! Everything about the American-style sushi restaurant, from its soundtrack to its soul, is pure rock ‘n roll – raw, inspired, amplified. To learn more about Rock N Roll Sushi, visit rocknrollsushi.com.
Rock N Roll Sushi: Dine Out Loud
Founded in 2010 by husband-and-wife duo Lance and Gerri Mach Hallmark in Mobile, Alabama, Rock N Roll Sushi is the original American-style sushi restaurant founded on great food, true love and rock n’ roll music. It’s the only theme-restaurant in the world where local and loyal fans can experience the rock they love and the rolls they love with the ones they love. The menu is broken down by Opening Acts, Classics, Green Room, Headliners (with Raw Tracks), Back Stage Hibachi, Kids Rock and After Party, with Rock N Roll Sushi’s greatest hits – like Crispy Wontons, Punk Rock Roll, VIP Roll and Hibachi – stealing the show. From humble beginnings in a modest 1000-square-foot space tucked inside the Mobile Mall, Rock N Roll Sushi has rapidly expanded to encompass more than 50 locations across the Southeastern U.S. in just a decade. For more information about Rock N Roll Sushi, visit rocknrollsushi.com or follow the brand on Facebook or Instagram.