The Rose Group, a leading franchisee of Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar and Corner Bakery Cafe restaurants, recently promoted Dina Morgan to the position of Executive Area Director for nine Corner Bakery Cafes located in Northeast Pennsylvania.  This promotion places the 16-year Rose Group veteran in an executive role, and further strengthens the leadership and strategic direction of The Rose Group’s Corner Bakery Cafe concept. 

Morgan was initially hired as an Applebee’s Manager with The Rose Group in September of 2000.  She held the position of General Manager for several years before being promoted to the position of Area Director for Applebee’s.  The promotion to her current position of Executive Area Director is a culmination of her experience and proven results. 

“Dina Morgan has been a dedicated and knowledgeable member of The Rose Group’s team for a long time now, and has continually exemplified the kind of leadership our team is known for,” explained Jeff Warden, CEO of The Rose Group. “We’re thrilled to have someone as experienced and dedicated as Dina working to elevate our team, and we’re happy to see our team members growing through the ranks.”

Morgan was raised in King of Prussia, PA.  She currently resides in Levittown, PA.  Before joining The Rose Group, the Pennsylvania native earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Restaurant and Institutional Management from Penn State University, one of the Top 30 Hospitality programs in the United States, according to The Best Schools.

About The Rose Group

The Rose Group, headquartered in Newtown, Pennsylvania, is the 55th largest restaurant franchise company in the United States. They currently own and operate 56 Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill and Bar restaurants in Eastern Pennsylvania, Maryland, New Jersey and Delaware. The company is the first franchisee for Corner Bakery Cafe, operating seven cafes in Eastern Pennsylvania and two in New Jersey. The Rose Group also co-owns and operates two Shannon Rose restaurants, an independent Irish pub and restaurant in North Jersey. More information on The Rose Group can be found on their website at www.therosegroup.com.