CEC Entertainment Appoints Mario Centola as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of International Operations and Chuck E. Cheese Worldwide Franchise Development

The company has also added a new International Marketing Director to support a growing international portfolio

Dallas, October 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Chuck E. Cheese Entertainment, LLC, an internationally recognized leader in home dining and entertainment, is pleased to announce the appointment of Mario Centola as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of International Operations and Chuck E. Cheese Global Franchise Development.In addition, the brand welcomes Adrian Gonzalez as International Marketing Director. The two companies are poised to continue the brand’s international strategy and growth and expand into new and existing markets.

In his new role, Mario joins the senior leadership team and will be responsible for guiding the company’s growth internationally. He brings a wealth of experience in entertainment, theme parks and international development. Prior to joining CEC Entertainment, Mario served as Senior Vice President of In-Park Services at Six Flags Entertainment, overseeing capital planning, engineering, maintenance and commercial activities, including sales and corporate partnerships.He also leads international development, overseeing the Six Flags Chidia theme park project Saudi Arabia, Riyadh. Centola has a strong financial background and has held various positions during his 21-year tenure at Six Flags Entertainment, including Chief Accounting Officer and Head of Financial Planning and Strategy.

also, Adrian Gonzalez Has joined the CEC Entertainment team as International Marketing Director. In this role, Gonzalez is responsible for leading international marketing for the Chuck E. Cheese brand. She is passionate about marketing innovation and has extensive international experience in various industries including CPG, B2B, QSR, F&B and sports. Gonzalez brings 20 years of marketing experience working with global franchise brands such as SUBWAY, Blaze Pizza and SPARTAN Race, where he is responsible for executing global brand strategy, communications, local store and product marketing programs.

“We are delighted to welcome Mario and Adrian to the CEC Entertainment team,” said David McKillips, President and CEO of CEC Entertainment. “We believe that Mario’s experience in entertainment and business development, combined with Adrienne’s proven track record in international marketing innovation, will help Chuck E. promise.”

CEC Entertainment operates 86 Chuck E. Cheese stores in 18 countries around the world, including six recently opened in Suriname, Honduras, savior, Mexicoand Chile. The brand also signed a new development deal Dominican Republic and Qatar. Chuck E. Cheese continues to drive innovation at its international locations, adding more physical activities, including a climbing wall and trampoline. The company plans to open 10-20 more locations next year and is building a pipeline for future growth across the region. middle East, Asiaand South America.

About CEC Entertainment

CEC Entertainment is a nationally recognized leader in home entertainment and dining with its Chuck E. Cheese, Peter Piper Pizza, and delivery-only Pasqually’s Pizza & Wings brands. As the place to celebrate a million happy birthdays each year, Chuck E. Cheese’s goal is to create positive, lifelong memories for families through fun, food and entertainment. Chuck E. Cheese is committed to providing a fun, safe environment to help protect families through industry-leading programs like Kid Check®. A strong advocate for the local community, Chuck E. Cheese has donated more than $19 million to the school through his fundraising program. The company and its franchisees operate a system of nearly 600 Chuck E. Cheese and 120 Peter Piper Pizza locations with locations in 47 states and 18 foreign and territorial locations.For more information, please visit our website Or connect with us on social media.

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