Chicago — Craveworthy Brands, an innovative, multi-brand restaurant platform, has appointed its first in-house general counsel, John Silvestri, J.D. With over 25 years of experience, Silvestri’s addition to the team strengthens Craveworthy’s goal to build a comprehensive legal framework that enhances operational resilience, supports partner success and drives the company’s vision forward.
As general counsel, Silvestri will oversee corporate governance, franchise compliance, M&A negotiation and risk management across Craveworthy’s expanding portfolio of legacy brands and emerging concepts.
“John’s expertise and leadership will be a game-changer for Craveworthy as we redefine what success looks like in the restaurant and franchise industries,” says Gregg Majewski, CEO and founder of Craveworthy. “With his guidance, we’re going to develop a strong, dynamic foundation for the company to hit on our immediate tactical priorities and long term strategic business goals.”
Silvestri most recently served as general counsel for The John Buck Company, a prominent national real estate developer with life cycle investments exceeding $8 billion. Over his 20-plus years with the company, he directed legal strategy, advised executive leadership on complex matters and managed corporate governance for more than 150 subsidiaries and affiliates.
Silvestri’s addition to Craveworthy’s leadership team follows the brand’s announcement that it has acquired Fresh Brothers, a California-based pizza brand with over 20 existing locations throughout the state.
Craveworthy Brands, the parent company of Bd’s Mongolian Grill, Dirty Dough, Flat Top Grill, Fresh Brothers Pizza, Genghis Grill, Hot Chicken Takeover, Krafted Burger Bar + Tap, Lucky Cat Poke Co., Nomad Dawgs, Pastizza Pizza & Pasta, Scramblin’ Ed’s, Sigri Indian BBQ, Soom Soom Mediterranean, taim Mediterranean Kitchen, The Budlong Southern Chicken and Wing It On!, brings together diverse, yet complementary, brands and an accomplished, veteran leadership team in the growing culinary space. For more information, visit www.craveworthybrands.com and www.craveworthybrands.com/franchising.
SOURCE: Craveworthy Brands