Tampa-based retro car-themed restaurant chain Ford’s Garage announced two key leadership changes on Monday as the company gears up for a major expansion.
The full-service, 1920s garage-styled burger and craft beer restaurant is inspired by the heritage of the Ford Motor Company. The restaurant chain was founded in Fort Myers in 2012 near the winter home of Henry Ford and has since expanded to 34 locations across eight states, with plans to open six more locations in 2026.
To build that momentum from its Tampa headquarters, Ford’s Garage has named Kathleen Bush its chief marketing officer and promoted David Ragosa to chief development officer. Bush, who previously led marketing at Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc, will oversee brand strategy, marketing and guest experience while Ragosa will lead franchise development efforts…