Del Frisco’s names brand president for Del Frisco’s Grille concept

Southlake-based Del Frisco’s Restaurant Group has named Sarah McAloon as brand president of Del Frisco’s Grille beginning April 3.

McAloon’s appointment marks the completion of the company’s implementation of brand presidents to lead the management and growth of Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steak House, Sullivan’s Steakhouse, and Del Frisco’s Grille with the goal of creating greater distinction between the three restaurant brands.

Most recently, Sarah McAloon served as chief marketing officer at Cicis where she was instrumental in the brand turnaround

Prior to joining Cicis, McAloon held the role of chief marketing officer at Sbarro and helped transform the concept’s positioning and profitability. She previously spent 13 years at Yum! Brands, where she led national marketing and media for Pizza Hut Inc. McAloon holds a master’s degree in marketing management from Middlesex University in London, and a bachelor’s degree from University of Sunderland in the North East of England.