Irving, Texas — Fuzzy’s Taco Shop has hired franchise veteran Nick Booras as senior vice president of franchise sales. The Texas-based restaurant group has nearly 150 franchise- and corporate-owned locations in 17 states. Most recently, Booras served as senior director of franchise development at FOCUS Brands, LLC.
In his previous position, Booras was responsible for selling all seven of the FOCUS brands in the Southwest region. Prior to that his role was dedicated to one brand in the FOCUS portfolio, McAlister’s Deli, where he sold over 250 units as director of franchise development. Previously, Booras was responsible for franchise sales at Corner Bakery Cafe and Boston Pizza.
“Nick’s expansive network and ability to connect brands with qualified franchisees is critical to our success as we work to achieve our aggressive growth goals over the next 5 years,” says Paul Damico, CEO of Fuzzy’s Taco Shop.
As he searches for franchisee candidates for Fuzzy’s Taco Shop, Booras first projects rapid growth in Louisiana, Mississippi, Arkansas and Missouri.
“Fuzzy’s unique and flexible footprint is a big asset as it allows me the opportunity to collaborate with new franchisees and offer restaurant models that will be the best fit for each market and real estate site,” he says. “Whether someone is looking for a traditional restaurant, drive-thru or a concept to fit into a space with small square footage, we are able to accommodate all of these opportunities while still focusing on what makes Fuzzy’s great.”
Founded in 2003 in Fort Worth, Texas, Fuzzy’s Taco Shop® is a fast-casual restaurant serving Mexican favorites with a splash of Baja. For franchising information, visit www.MyFuzzys.com. For more information, visit www.FuzzysTacoShop.com.
SOURCE: Fuzzy’s Taco Shop®