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Kacie Dancy - Rooted in the Restaurant IndustryKacie Dancy is the vice president of operations for Pop’s Italian Beef & Sausage, the beloved Chicago‑area brand known as Pop’s Beef. She grew up in the family business started by her father, founder Frank Radochonski, who opened the first Pop’s location in 1980 in Palos Heights, Illinois. Today, Kacie oversees day‑to‑day operations, training, and franchise support across the growing fast‑casual chain, helping guide its evolution from a single neighborhood beef stand to a multi‑unit franchised concept.With a background in finance and previous experience in wine sales, Kacie blends numbers‑driven decision‑making with hands‑on restaurant know‑how. She focuses on preserving Pop’s signature quality—especially its iconic Italian beef sandwiches—while modernizing the brand with better systems, technology, and guest engagement. Passionate about culture and community, Kacie champions a fun, family‑oriented environment, locally rooted marketing, and long‑term relation