Oxford Publishing Advisory Board welcomes John Knorr

Knorr, COO of Phillips Foods, Inc., oversees all aspects of  development for national accounts, restaurants and franchise operations of the privately owned, global company.  Following a company restructure in 2007, Knorr was tasked with strategically managing and growing the national account division of Phillips Foods, Inc. in addition to his restaurant and franchise development responsibilities.

Spearheading company development, Knorr's success lies in strategic planning for acquiring new markets and building strong partnerships. 

Currently an eight unit, company-owned restaurant group, Phillips Seafood Restaurants has two locations consistently ranking in the top 100 highest grossing independent restaurants nationally.  Under John's direction in 2006, Phillips opened two new restaurants in Atlantic City; Phillips Seafood and Souzai Sushi and Sake.  In addition through a strategic partnership with HMS Host, Knorr leads the company's franchise venture, opening five airport locations in Baltimore, Savannah, Charlotte, Atlanta and Norfolk with more expected to open in 2008.

The recent growth was also punctuated in May of 2007 as Knorr opened the first Phillips  Seafood with Columbia Sussex in Philadelphia's Center City Sheraton Hotel.    John Knorr is a graduate from Washington College in Chestertown, Maryland with a degree in political science.  In 2007, John was honored by the Restaurant Association of Maryland with the prestigious Schellhase Award, recognizing an individual of outstanding character whose numerous contributions to the association, industry and community.