Cheryl Bachelder
Keynote Speaker: Former CEO of Popeyes, Leadership Author, Brand Strategy Expert
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Cheryl Bachelder Biography
Cheryl Bachelder is a highly skilled leadership keynote speaker and the former CEO of Popeyes® Louisiana Kitchen, Inc. Renowned for her adeptness in team building, motivation, innovation, and peak performance, she successfully led the transformation of Popeyes from 2007 to 2017, turning a struggling brand into a top-performing entity in the quick service restaurant industry. Her leadership book, "Dare to Serve: How to Drive Superior Results by Serving Others," details this impressive turnaround. Beyond her role at Popeyes, Bachelder is celebrated for her effective leadership strategies and her significant experience in brand building with major companies like Beats by Dre and Nike.
In her earlier career, Bachelder held brand leadership positions at Yum Brands, Domino's Pizza, RJR Nabisco, The Gillette Company, and Procter & Gamble. She currently serves as a director and compensation committee chair at Pier 1 Imports, Inc. (PIR), and as a director of US Foods Holding Corp (USFD). She also advises Procter & Gamble's franchising venture, Tide Dry Cleaners. Additionally, Bachelder is committed to developing future leaders through her involvement with several ministries including Spring Hill Camps, Crossroad Farms, and CRU.
Bachelder holds a Bachelor’s and Masters of Business Administration degree from the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University. She resides in Atlanta, Georgia with her husband Chris Bachelder. Together, they have three grown daughters, two son-in-laws, and two grandsons. Bachelder is a passionate advocate for leadership development, speaking at numerous conferences such as Work Matters, RightNow Media, Truth@Work, Servant Leadership Institute, Greenleaf Center for Servant Leadership, and Summit At Sea 2023. She continues to help organizations cultivate a culture that can thrive in today’s volatile and competitive global marketplace, focusing on creating confidence and making work engaging.
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Cheryl Bachelder Speaking Topics
How can leaders get breakthrough results? Cheryl Bachelder tells how she and her team engineered the extraordinary turnaround of Popeye Louisiana Kitchen by making a tough but rewarding decision to lead through service.
Cheryl Bachelder joined an ailing restaurant chain and turned it into the darling of the industry—by daring to serve the people in her organization well.
When Bachelder was named CEO of Popeyes in the fall of 2007, guest visits had been declining for years, restaurant sales and profit trends were negative, and the company stock price had dropped from $34 in 2002 to $13. The brand was stagnant, and relations between the company and its franchise owners were strained.
By 2014, average restaurant sales were up 25 percent, and profits were up 40 percent. Popeyes’ market share had grown from 14 percent to 21 percent, and the stock price was over $40. The franchisees were so pleased with the turnaround that they began reinvesting in the brand, rapidly remodeling restaurants, and building new units around the world.
The difference maker, Bachelder says, was a conscious decision to lead in a new way. She and her team created a workplace where people were treated with respect and dignity yet challenged to perform at the highest level. Silos and self were set aside in favor of collaboration and team play. And the results were measured with rigor and discipline. Servant leadership is sometimes derided as soft or ineffective, but this book shows that it’s actually challenging and tough minded—a daring path. Bachelder takes you firsthand through the transformation of Popeyes and shows how a leader at any level can become a Dare-to-Serve leader.
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What topics does Cheryl Bachelder speak about?
Cheryl Bachelder is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Executive Leadership, Business, Business Leadership, Women in Business, Female Leadership, Influential Women, Food & Beverage, Business Growth, Authors, Customer Experience, Leadership, Teamwork & Teambuilding and Women.
Where does Cheryl Bachelder travel from?
Cheryl Bachelder generally travels from Atlanta, GA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
Who is the agent for Cheryl Bachelder?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Cheryl Bachelder for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Cheryl Bachelder for your next private or corporate function.
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Cheryl Bachelder is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Executive Leadership, Business and Business Leadership. The estimated speaking fee range to book Cheryl Bachelder for live events is $20,000 - $30,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Cheryl Bachelder generally travels from Atlanta, GA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Sarah Kauss, Sylvia Acevedo and Erica Dhawan. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Cheryl Bachelder for an upcoming event.
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Dare to Serve
How can leaders get breakthrough results? Cheryl Bachelder tells how she and her team engineered the extraordinary turnaround of Popeye Louisiana Kitchen by making a tough but rewarding decision to lead through service.
Cheryl Bachelder joined an ailing restaurant chain and turned it into the darling of the industry—by daring to serve the people in her organization well.
When Bachelder was named CEO of Popeyes in the fall of 2007, guest visits had been declining for years, restaurant sales and profit trends were negative, and the company stock price had dropped from $34 in 2002 to $13. The brand was stagnant, and relations between the company and its franchise owners were strained.
By 2014, average restaurant sales were up 25 percent, and profits were up 40 percent. Popeyes’ market share had grown from 14 percent to 21 percent, and the stock price was over $40. The franchisees were so pleased with the turnaround that they began reinvesting in the brand, rapidly remodeling restaurants, and building new units around the world.
The difference maker, Bachelder says, was a conscious decision to lead in a new way. She and her team created a workplace where people were treated with respect and dignity yet challenged to perform at the highest level. Silos and self were set aside in favor of collaboration and team play. And the results were measured with rigor and discipline. Servant leadership is sometimes derided as soft or ineffective, but this book shows that it’s actually challenging and tough minded—a daring path. Bachelder takes you firsthand through the transformation of Popeyes and shows how a leader at any level can become a Dare-to-Serve leader.
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How do I book Cheryl Bachelder to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Cheryl Bachelder for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Cheryl Bachelder, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Cheryl Bachelder or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Cheryl Bachelder for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Cheryl Bachelder, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Cheryl Bachelder are $20,000 - $30,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Cheryl Bachelder, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does Cheryl Bachelder speak about?
Cheryl Bachelder is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Executive Leadership, Business, Business Leadership, Women in Business, Female Leadership, Influential Women, Food & Beverage, Business Growth, Authors, Customer Experience, Leadership, Teamwork & Teambuilding and Women. -
Where does Cheryl Bachelder travel from?
Cheryl Bachelder generally travels from Atlanta, GA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Cheryl Bachelder?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Cheryl Bachelder for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Cheryl Bachelder for your next private or corporate function. -
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Cheryl Bachelder or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us. -
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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