Irvine, Calif. — While all locations have been strictly corporate-owned up until now, the Veggie Grill brand is officially launching its franchise opportunity and giving entrepreneurs the opportunity to join the runaway leader in the exciting plant-based movement. Since being founded in 2006, Veggie Grill has expanded to include 35 locations in California, Oregon, Washington, Illinois, Massachusetts and New York City. “This concept is good for you, good for the animals and good for the planet,” says John Billingsley, chief development officer. “Here is a chance to help the climate …
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Frederick, Md. — Roy Rogers Restaurants has named Gregg Koffler vice president of franchise sales, a new position at the company. Based in Roy Rogers’ Frederick, Md., headquarters and reporting to Jeremy Biser, executive vice president, Koffler will lead the western-themed quick-service brand in attracting new franchise candidates to open locations throughout the eastern United States. Koffler was most recently vice president of franchise sales and development for bakery café restaurant concept Paris Baguette America. In that role, he oversaw all aspects of the brand’s franchise expansion, including real estate, …
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.