Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. (NASDAQ: GO) announced the appointment of Frances Allen and Felicia Thornton to its Board of Directors, effective April 1, 2026. The appointments follow a national search conducted with an independent search firm.

Allen brings 40 years of consumer and food industry experience. She most recently served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Checkers Drive-In Restaurants, Inc. Her previous roles include President and CEO of Boston Market Corporation, Brand President of Jack in the Box Inc., and Chief Brand Officer of Denny's Corporation. Allen currently serves as a director of Brinker International and holds a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from Southampton University.

Thornton has over 30 years of executive leadership experience in grocery, retail and specialty retail sectors. She most recently held executive and director positions with Number Holdings (99 Cents Only Stores), including Chair and Vice Chair of the Board, Interim Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer. Her grocery sector experience includes roles as Co-Chief Executive Officer of Demoulas Super Markets, Inc. (Market Basket), Chief Financial Officer at Albertsons Inc., and Group Vice President at The Kroger Co. Thornton currently serves on the board of Floor & Decor Holdings, Inc.

"Frances and Felicia bring strong grocery and retail operational experience and significant strategic insight to our Board," said Eric Lindberg, Chairman of Grocery Outlet's Board of Directors, according to the company's press release.

Grocery Outlet operates more than 540 stores across 16 states, selling name-brand consumables and fresh products through independently operated stores.