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Grocery Outlet adds Frances Allen and Felicia Thornton to board, expanding to 12 directors
Grocery Outlet Holding Corp.
- Board increased from 10 to 12 directors; appointments effective April 1, 2026.
- Frances Allen: ex-CEO of Checkers & Boston Market; brand/marketing expertise. Serves on Brinker International board.
- Felicia Thornton: ex-CFO of 99 Cents Only Stores, VP at Kroger; 30+ years grocery finance and ops experience.
- Both qualify as independent under Nasdaq rules; selected via national search led by an independent firm.
- Compensation per non-employee director policy; standard indemnification agreements entered.