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Anil Rao is a seasoned operator with a background in transforming multi-unit food and retail businesses. He currently serves as Chief Transformation Officer at Applegreen U.S., a leading travel plaza operator with over 300 food and retail units across the Northeast and Midwest. Anil leads key strategic initiatives to improve operations, labor, and guest experience across a portfolio of nationally recognized QSR and convenience brands. He previously held food leadership roles at Palace Entertainment including as Interim Chief Operating Officer and later as SVP of In-Park Revenue. 

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Applegreen U.S.

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