On January 8, 2021, the Board of Directors of BBQ Holdings, Inc. approved the election of Albert Hank, as Chief Operating Officer (“COO”), to be effective January 8, 2021. Mr. Hank began his career with the Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Famous Dave’s of America, Inc. as an hourly team member in 2005. During 2020 and up to his election as COO, he served as FDA’s Senior Vice President of Operations. During 2018 to 2019, he served FDA in various management roles including Senior Director Strategy and Development, Senior Director of Operations and Franchise Business Consultant. From 2015 to 2017, Mr. Hank served FDA as an Area Director. Prior to that starting in 2012, he served as a General Manager of FDA’s Westbury, New York location.