Rock & Brews, the El Segundo restaurant and venue co-founded by Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley of KISS, on Monday announced the appointment of Mike Reynolds as chief executive officer, a position that will largely involve seeking out franchise opportunities as the chain attempts to expand globally.

Rock & Brews has four locations in California, as well one each in Kansas, New Mexico, Hawaii and Maui and Mexico. The company took on Reynolds as it prepares for an expansion, with a handful of new locations opening soon, including one in Buena Park and one in Orlando, Fla.

Prior to joining Rock & Brews, Reynolds served as chief development officer for Robeks Corp. In his new role, he will report to Rock & Brews’ Managing Partners Michael Zislis and Dave and Dell Furano.

Classic Party Rentals, the Inglewood event rental and services provider, on Monday announced the appointment of Brent Mumford as chief executive. The company simultaneously announced it will expand its facilities in Los Angeles and Orange County, and open a new location in West Palm Beach, Fla.

Classic filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in February, and agreed to be acquired by New York’s Apollo Global Management in April.

In addition to the appointment of a new chief executive, the company announced five new hires in operations and technology.