McGinnis to Oversee Sarasota Rusty Bucket

Business

Rusty Bucket Restaurant and Tavern promoted Patrick McGinnis, former general manager of the restaurant chain'ss Mercato location, as regional director, overseeing both the Sarasota location scheduled to open near University Town Center in January and the existing location in Naples. McGinnis says Sarasota is his hometown. He  joined the Columbus, Ohio-based company in September 2013, helping achieve success with the firm’s expansion into Florida, officials said. This will be the 22nd Rusty Bucket Restaurant and Tavern nationwide.  Previously, McGinnis worked at Hot Brands International and Outback Steakhouse, his first job as a high school graduate where he eventually achieved the position of managing partner. 

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