Corporate Team

Owner – Andrew Meier

Andrew Meier has served as our co-owner since January 2017. Since November 2018, Andrew has also been an owner of Early Bird, LLC in Omaha, NE. Since June 2008, Andrew has also been an owner of Mid Neb. Coin-Op, Inc. in Grand Island, NE.

President – Daniel Kavan

Daniel Kavan has served as our President since June 2024. From August 2023 to May 2024, Daniel served as our Vice President. Since May 2023, Daniel has also served as a consultant and owner of Kavan Management Company in Omaha, NE. From November 2008 to April 2023, Daniel was the President and Chief Operating Officer of Cutchall Management Company in Omaha, NE.

Franchise Director - Trisha Goode

Trisha Goode has served as our Franchise Director since August 2023. Since May 2021, Trisha has been an owner of T&K Ventures, LLC in West Des Moines, IA which owns and operates a company owned Early Bird Restaurant. Since August 2023, Trisha has been a partner in T&K Ventures II, LLC in Ankeny, IA which owns and operates a company owned Early Bird Restaurant. Since 2007, Trisha has been the owner of Therapy Investments in Des Moines, IA.

Director of Marketing – Codie Burrow

Codie Burrow has served as our Director of Marketing since January 2017 Since November 2018, Codie has served as the Director of Marketing for T&K Ventures, LLC in West Des Moines, IA, and for T&K Ventures II, LLC in Ankeny, IA which operates company owned Early Bird Restaurants.

Food/Beverage/Operations Director– Kendall Owen

Kendall Owen has served as our Food/Beverage/Operations Director since August 2023 Since April 2023, Kendall has been a partner in T&K Ventures II, LLC in Ankeny, IA which owns and operates a company owned Early Bird Restaurant. Since November 2000, Kendall has been a partner in T&K Ventures, LLC in West Des Moines, IA which owns and operates a company owned Early Bird Restaurant. From November 2017 to April 2021, Kendall was a franchise business consultant with Massage Heights throughout the United States. From January 2019 to April 2020, Kendall served as a General Manager for Jethro’s BBQ in West Des Moines, IA.

Regional Manager/ Payroll & HR Director– Julia Deane

Julia Deane has been with the company since April of 2021 serving as the GM of our Shadow Lake Location. From August of 2023 to September 2024, she served as our District Manager. As of October 2024, she is currently serving as the Regional Manager and the Payroll / HR director for all Nebraska stores.

Area Manager– Tim Emerson

Tim Emerson brings 16 years of service experience to our team. He began as a bartender at our Shadow Lake location, then became General Manager at Regency, where he honed his leadership skills. Tim successfully opened our Lincoln location and now serves as Area Manager, supporting the launch of new corporate stores. His commitment to excellence is a key asset to our operations.