Dan Anfinson serves as the Chief Operating Officer of Mac Haik Restaurant Group, where he oversees operations for multiple restaurant brands, most notably a growing number of First Watch franchise locations. Under Dan’s leadership, Mac Haik has consistently delivered strong operational results, most recently earning national recognition as First Watch’s Franchise Partner of the Year.

In addition to his work with First Watch, Dan serves as President of Slapfish Restaurant Group, a fast-casual seafood brand acquired by Mac Haik. His role with Slapfish reflects his broader leadership across Mac Haik’s expanding ecosystem. Drawing on decades of experience in restaurant management and leadership roles across large-scale operations, Dan is known for driving performance through operational excellence, a guest-first mindset, and a strong culture of accountability and innovation.