Jason Rusk

Executive Vice President Restaurant Operations at Wonder

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Jason Rusk leads the Restaurant Operations group at Wonder where he is responsible for building the people, systems and tools to unlock unprecedented growth. His expertise in new unit growth, unit economics and organizational strategy helps deliver both top-line growth and bottom-line profitability. Wonder currently operates 100+ brick-and-mortar locations across New York, New Jersey, Rhode Island, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Delaware, Virginia, Washington D.C., Maryland, and Massachusetts, and recently announced its upcoming expansion to Texas starting in early-2027.

An industry veteran with over 27 years of restaurant experience, a proven track record of evolving brands, and an eye towards the future, Jason is helping Wonder inspire the next generation of restaurant leaders.

Prior to Wonder, Jason served as Chief Business Development Officer of Red Robin, where he oversaw Franchise Operations, Food & Beverage, Supply Chain, Development and Off-premise channels. During his tenure, he helped scale Red Robin from a regional brand to over 550 locations nationwide. He led the strategy for Red Robin’s future, from new prototype to interior design and in-restaurant experience. He also spearheaded the rollout of Donatos Pizza, the foray into on-demand services including delivery, catering, and online ordering, which contributed more than $500 million to the top line.