07:13 AM EDT, 07/18/2025 (MT Newswires) -- A&W Food Services of Canada ( AWFDF ) said overnight Thursday that it appointed Darin Harris as an additional director, effective Aug. 15.

Harris has more than 25 years of leadership experience. He is currently CEO of Goddard Systems, a franchise network of more than 640 franchised private childcare and early childhood education centers across the U.S.

Harris previously served as CEO of Jack in the Box, Del Taco Restaurants and Cici's Pizza.

"We are looking forward to Mr. Harris joining the board and rounding out the deep skill set we have in our board team," said Paul Hollands, A&W chair of the board. "We are especially excited that, among other things, Mr. Harris has first-hand experience in the franchise and restaurant sectors, which gives him a unique and important perspective into our business that will serve us well in a Board leadership position with A&W."