Well Said

As the son of Kenny Moore, founder of Hwy 55 Burgers and Fries, Andy Moore helped the national burger chain throughout his childhood and formative years. He had several responsibilities, including working behind the counter and at the grill. After graduating from Duke University, however, Andy Moore applied for jobs outside of the restaurant industry, ultimately relocating from North Carolina to New York City. “You know, after a couple of years I kind of — not kind of I really did — miss the job,” Andy Moore explained. “I missed the people I had worked with, and I felt like I wanted to do something meaningful with my family's business. So I made a pretty tough decision to come back, but I don't regret it.” Since returning to the restaurant chain in 2014, he has transitioned from his role as director of communications to area developer, focusing on expansion efforts in Texas, while also enrolled in the MBA@UNC program at the UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School. Not only is Andy Moore learning practical skil