David Shear has served as a member of our Board since April 2026. Mr. Shear previously served at Restaurant Brands International Inc. ( RBI ) since that company s founding in 2014 with the merger of Burger King and Tim Hortons, most recently as an Advisor to RBI from March 2024 to March 2025 and as President, International from 2021 to March 2024, responsible for approximately 15,000 Burger King, Popeyes, Tim Hortons, and Firehouse Subs restaurants operating in more than 100 countries around the world. Prior to this, Mr. Shear served as President EMEA beginning in September 2016. Mr. Shear joined the predecessor of RBI in 2011, holding roles of increasing responsibility within Burger King U.S. marketing. He then held various roles in Asia Pacific, including serving as President of Burger King APAC from 2014 to 2016. Prior to joining Burger King, Mr. Shear worked at strategy consulting firm Charles River Associates. Mr. Shear holds a B.A. in Economics from Bates College and an M.B.A. from Harvard Business School. We believe that Mr. Shear s global franchising experience in the quick service restaurant industry, extensive management and operating experience, and deep understanding of international businesses including brand and marketing strategy, qualifies him to serve on our Board.