Toni Ronayne

CEO and Founder | The C Society

Ronayne joined Perkins American Food Co. in 2024 as the Brand President and led Perkins through a brand transformation from Perkins Restaurant & Bakery to Perkins American Food Co., which included a new brand message, new restaurant prototypes, and a new name. Perkins has nearly 300 locations in the United States and Canada, and Ronayne is focused on bringing the “same soul. new attitude” to guests nationwide.

Throughout her career, she has held several progressive leadership positions. Most recently, she served as the Managing Director for Little Caesars Pizza – Canada. She has led both operations and franchise development, domestic and internal, for brands, including Freshii and Starbucks.

All Sessions by Toni Ronayne

February 25, 2026

Opening Address: Welcome to WiRL
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Crystal Ballroom
We’re kicking off the 2026 WiRL Together Summit with serious energy, and who better to set the stage than Toni Ronayne? With an executive track record spanning Perkins, Little Caesars, Freshii, and Teavana, Toni knows a thing or two about building brands and breaking barriers. Get ready for a warm welcome, a few truth bombs, and the spark you need to dive headfirst into an unforgettable conference full of bold ideas, real talk, and #WiRLPower.