Richard Shirley

With over 30 years of finance experience under his belt, Richard Shirley joins the Fifth Group Restaurants family as Vice President of Finance. Richard graduated from the Georgia Institute of Technology before becoming director of business planning and a key member of the IPO team for AFC Enterprises. He went on to work for Focus Brands for 13 years, directing strategic planning, running new product and concept analysis and steering operational finance for domestic/international franchises and restaurants. Prior to joining the Fifth Group team in September 2022, he served as CFO at Edible Arrangements and Atticus Franchise Group. As an Atlanta native and fan of the adored Fifth Group Restaurants, Richard looks forward to sharing his admiration for the ever-changing nature and fast-paced environment of the restaurant industry and how it affects effectiveness and profitability. Outside of the finance world, Richard loves hiking, playing golf, cooking and listening to live music.