July 24, 2009 (FinancialWire) — NTN Buzztime, Inc. (AMEX: NTN) (Current Market Cap: $20.45 Mil.) has named Kenneth L. Keymer, a member of the company’s board, to the newly created role of chief operating officer. Concurrent with the appointment, he will resign his position with the NTN board.

Keymer has served as a member of the NTN Buzztime board since November 2008. He previously served as CEO of Vicorp Restaurants between April 2007 and May 2008, where he oversaw the operations of 390 restaurants under the Baker’s Square and Village Inn brand names, two commissaries and a dessert manufacturing operation.

Before Vicorp, Keymer served as CEO of 1,800-unit AFC Enterprises between September 2005 and May 2007, having been president of that company’s Popeyes Chicken and Biscuits business segment between June 2004 and September 2005.

As NTN Buzztime COO, Keymer will be responsible for all operations related to selling to and servicing bars and restaurants. He will manage site sales, account management and all installation and service operations. He will report directly to Terry Bateman, the company’s CEO.

Carlsbad, California-based NTN Buzztime is distributed in-home and out-of-home across broadband platforms including online, cable TV, satellite TV and in around 3,760 restaurants, sports bars and pubs throughout North America. Buzztime entertainment is also available on electronic games and in books.

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