Denver — Smashburger, the rapidly expanding better burger restaurant, has appointed Gregg Koffler to the position of senior vice president of franchise sales & administration, effective immediately. Previously, he oversaw franchise sales for Corner Bakery Café.
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Southfield, Mich. — Diversified Restaurant Holdings, Inc. has formed a management succession plan that advances CFO David G. Burke to president and CEO on January 1, 2017, or upon the selection of a new CFO, whichever comes first. The current chairman, president and CEO, Michael Ansley, will remain as chairman of the board after the transition.
Atlanta — Arby’s Restaurant Group, Inc. (ARG), parent company of the franchisor of the Arby’s brand, has signed an international franchise development agreement to open 25 new Arby’s restaurants in the State of Kuwait and Kingdom of Saudi Arabia over the next 7 years.
New York City — Dennis Basso, one of the world’s most prominent and prestigious fashion designers, will soon open his first outlet store at Empire Outlets, New York City’s first and only outlet center development currently under construction along the New York Harbor on Staten Island.