# Pizza Inn CEO Accuses Board of Discrimination

> Pizza Inn CEO Brandon Solano claims board denied salary raise due to race and national origin.
- Title: Pizza Inn CEO Accuses Board of Discrimination | Shortify
- Summary: Pizza Inn CEO Brandon Solano claims board denied salary raise due to race and national origin. Pizza Inn CEO Brandon Solano alleges his salary increase was…
- Keywords: pizza inn, brandon solano, rave restaurant group, board discrimination, salary increase, compensation committee, mark schwarz, civil rights division, texas workforce commission, hagan law group, food, business
- Source: Nation's Restaurant News — https://nrn.com/restaurant-executives/pizza-inn-ceo-brandon-solano-has-accused-the-board-of-discrimination
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- Topics: pizza inn, brandon solano, rave restaurant group, board discrimination, salary increase, compensation committee, mark schwarz, civil rights division, texas workforce commission, hagan law group, food, business
## Pizza Inn CEO Accuses Board
Pizza Inn CEO Brandon Solano has accused Rave Restaurant Group's board of discrimination.
## Discrimination Claim Details
Solano claims Rave denied salary increases due to his race and national origin in August.
## Compensation Request
Solano sought salary, bonus, equity, and board seat increase in August.
## Board Response
Board chair Mark Schwarz called proposal a 'non-starter' and refused discussion.
## Formal Complaint
Solano filed formal complaint with board and Texas Workforce Commission for discrimination.
## Investigation Status
Rave engaged Hagan Law Group on Sept. 1 for external investigation with no updates.
## 2025 Compensation
Solano received $370,000 base salary and $555,000 potential incentive in 2025.
## Compensation History
Solano earned $4.3 million total compensation from 2020 through 2:025.
## 10-K Statement
Rave's 10-K states board takes harassment claims seriously and will review actions after investigation.
## Insurance Coverage
Rave claims discrimination claim and related actions are covered by insurance with no material impact.
## Key takeaway

Pizza Inn CEO Brandon Solano alleges his salary increase was denied by Rave Restaurant Group board because of his race and national origin.