Jennifer Tate

Jennifer Tate has extensive experience in the marketing field. Jennifer is currently the Chief Marketing Officer at CKE Restaurants, Inc., a role they have held since September 2023. Prior to this, Jennifer served as the Chief Marketing Officer at Cracker Barrel from September 2020 to September 2023. Before joining Cracker Barrel, they worked at Darden where they held various positions, including Executive Vice President of Marketing at Olive Garden from August 2017 to August 2020. Jennifer also worked at Yum! Brands as a Senior Brand Manager for Pizza Hut from October 2007 to March 2010, and at Frito Lay as a Brand Manager from August 2002 to October 2007.

Jennifer Tate holds a BA in International Relations from the University of Southern California. Jennifer also holds a Master's Degree in International Relations and Economics from The George Washington University. Additionally, they obtained an MBA with a focus on Marketing from UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School.