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ALPHARETTA, GA – PRWEB – Terri Harof, Workout Anytime’s new Director of Franchise Development, is joining the fast-growing fitness brand following many years in both sports marketing and franchising. Harof even worked with the brand’s co-founder, John Quattrocchi, while running her own advertising agency. Harof feels her career has come full circle as an avid health and fitness enthusiast who has been teaching group fitness since her college days to her new position as the Director of Franchise Development. “I love the franchising space and I love the health club space,” said Harof. “When John approached me about the position, it felt like a great opportunity considering my passion for the industry and our professional history.”

Harof intends to use her experience to bolster the franchise expansion of the rapidly growing brand. Her hiring comes in tandem with Workout Anytime’s fortified franchising efforts and a new, limited-time offer for new franchisees. In celebration of its 20-year anniversary, Workout Anytime has reduced its franchise fee to $20,000 through the end of the year.

The brand has seen impressive franchise sales growth over the past five years and is increasing club membership numbers thanks to its all-access offering within a $31 billion fitness industry. Seventy-three percent of Workout Anytime franchisees are multi-unit owners, something that greatly appealed to Harof when she decided to join the team.

“We have 170-plus locations in 21 states, but there are so many amazing prospects for us across the country and internationally,” said Harof. “My goal is to get out there and target areas across the country that are underserved and that fit the demographic to continue our growth.”

Randy Trotter, Senior Vice President of Development, could not be more thrilled to see Harof join the Workout Anytime executive team. “Terri’s background in both fitness and marketing makes her a perfect fit for the Workout Anytime brand,” said Trotter. “It has been a thrill to watch her grow in the industry after working with John, too.”

“We’re going strong in the southeastern U.S., but I want people outside of that region to know that we’re absolutely interested in opening outside those markets if it makes sense for the brand,” Harof continued. Workout Anytime is currently looking for franchisees in target markets including Florida, southern Georgia, Louisiana, Arkansas, Missouri, Kansas and Colorado.

Workout Anytime is committed to equipping its franchisees with extensive training and support to create the best experience possible for the clientele. Harof feels that a huge benefit to franchising with Workout Anytime is that franchisees don’t have to give up their careers to run a successful business. “We have a wide variety of franchisees who are still involved in their original business and they’ve been able to diversify by opening Workout Anytime,” said Harof.

Harof feels that the supportive executive team behind Workout Anytime is what takes the franchising experience above and beyond that of competitors. “Our franchisees are awesome; they’re passionate and incredibly knowledgeable. They love what they do and it’s so apparent thanks to the amazing corporate team behind it all,” Harof said. “The energy here is great. Our franchisees feel it and love it.“

“I’m so happy to be here,” said Harof. “This is an industry I love and the people I’m working with are incredible.”

About Workout Anytime

Atlanta-based Workout Anytime is a 24-hour, seven-day-a-week fitness concept with 175+ units across the U.S. Founded by fitness veterans John Quattrocchi and Steve Strickland, the company was formed to provide members with first-class fitness facilities at the lowest cost possible, while delivering a profitable and affordable business model to franchisees. Built on the founders’ motto of, “think big, keep it simple and do it with integrity,” Workout Anytime is preparing for significant expansion into new territories by providing opportunities to business-minded entrepreneurs. More information can be found on https://workoutanytime.com/.

Media Contact:Cassidy McAloon
No Limit Agency
312-526-3996

 

Clean Juice unveils new seasonal menu items and launches month-long campaign in honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month

CHARLOTTE, NC – Clean Juice, the first and only USDA-certified organic juice bar franchise with 80 open stores nationwide and more than 55 stores in development, kicks off the launch of its limited-time fall menu by debuting its first-ever seasonal Greenoa™ Bowl. In addition to the fall menu, which is now available at all locations, Clean Juice has partnered with the American Cancer Society to raise money for breast cancer programs throughout October.

Expertly capturing the feeling of fall, Clean Juice’s fall menu is available now through December 1, 2019. Positioned as “organic-on-the-go” items that can satisfy hunger, the seasonal line is freshly prepared with the highest-quality organic ingredients. The limited-time menu items perfectly pair with Clean Juice’s organic wellness lattes. For added value, all locations will offer a toast and wellness latte combination at a 10% discount throughout the season.

Clean Juice’s new seasonal Greenoa™ Bowl, the Autumn Crisp Bowl, is their famous greens and grains (quinoa) bowl topped with pumpkin hummus, fresh apples, pumpkin seeds and feta cheese. Other organic fall menu highlights include:

• The Apple Pie Toast: Anything but average, this fall-inspired toast is loaded with almond butter, apples, honey, cacao nibs and cinnamon (450 calories).
• The Pumpkin One Smoothie: Enjoy a refreshing pumpkin-flavored smoothie blended with bananas, pumpkin, almond milk, maple syrup, pumpkin pie spice and vanilla (320 calories).
• The Pumpkin Spice Latte: Sip this healthy twist on a seasonal favorite with fresh, flavorful ingredients and spices including coconut milk powder, pumpkin, coconut sugar, arabica coffee, mushroom extracts, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and other spices (160 calories).

“During a season where pumpkin is top of mind and tip of tongue, we wanted to offer our guests and community a healthy alternative to all of the sugary seasonal flavors they love without compromising taste,” said Landon Eckles, co-founder and chief executive officer of Clean Juice. “Whether you are looking for something light or something hearty, you’ll find an organic fall menu item that will hit the spot.”

Throughout October, Clean Juice will donate $1 of every Pink cold-pressed juice bottle ($9.50 for 16 oz. in most markets) and The So Basic One smoothie ($7.25 for 16 oz. in most markets) sold to the American Cancer Society, a nationwide voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer. These fan-favorite pink drinks will help raise money to support the continuation of awareness and support for breast cancer programs through Making Strides Against Breast Cancer®.

“We had an amazing time last year partnering with the American Cancer Society and we were able to raise over $7,000 to fund their efforts,” says B. Quick Chadwick, VP of marketing for Clean Juice. “We look forward to expanding the partnership this year with our new Pink cold-pressed juice and further marketing support for our franchise partners in order to hit our goal of raising $25,000 for breast cancer programs.”

Clean Juice’s newest cold-pressed juice, Pink, launched in June and instantly became one of their top-selling products. The organic cold-pressed juice features the superfruit pitaya. Pitaya is full of antioxidants, vitamin C and carotenoids that help boost the immune system and prevent infections. The So Basic One pink smoothie features organic almond butter, almond milk, banana, maple syrup and strawberries.

“Clean Juice was built on being good stewards of what God has given us and supporting the community,” says Eckles. “Partnering with the American Cancer Society is a small way that we can give back to our communities who support us.”

The partnership between Clean Juice and the American Cancer Society began last year as a local initiative in Charlotte and has now grown into a national partnership involving Clean Juice’s 80 locations nationwide. Clean Juice has supported their franchise partners by providing unique testimonials from breast cancer survivors and connecting partners with local survivors and American Cancer Society representatives. Clean Juice stores plant to also host sampling events at Making Strides walks throughout the country and in select home markets as a way to raise awareness.

To find a Clean Juice location near you, visit www.cleanjuice.com.

About Clean Juice

Realizing the importance of an organic, plant-based diet, co-founders Landon and Kat Eckles started Clean Juice in 2016 as the first and only USDA-certified organic juice bar franchise. Rooted in “healthy body and a strong spirit” (3 John 1-2) scripture, Clean Juice offers organic açaí bowls, cold-pressed juices, smoothies, new greens and grains Greenoa™ Bowls and other healthy foods to on-the-go families in a warm and welcoming retail experience across the nation. For more information about Clean Juice, its leadership team and its core values, please visit www.cleanjuice.com. If you are interested in joining our family of Franchise Partners, please visit www.cleanjuicefranchising.com.

View menu and download nutrition guide: https://cleanjuice.com/menu/.

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK – Coolgreens – the healthy lifestyle eatery that “feeds your life” – announced today that it has promoted Amanda Powell to vice president of operations after she joined the team in June 2018 as director of operations and training.

In her new role, Powell will support the team in Oklahoma, drive Revel, Hot Schedules, the Coolgreens Reward app and Schoox, along with developing a traveling trainer team for new restaurants.

Powell brings more than 20 years of restaurant experience to Coolgreens. Most notably, she served as the regional training manager and general manager for Red Lobster at the Abilene, Texas location. Under her leadership, Powell was able to help boost the restaurant from No. 93 in Red Lobster’s system to No. 8 in the Dallas division.

Throughout her career, Powell worked at other fast casual concepts like SPIN! Pizza out of Kansas City, Missouri, where she developed a training program and opened restaurants in Orange County, California. Prior to arriving at Coolgreens, she served as area coach at Modern Market. During her time there, she developed a team in Dallas and ran six restaurants as well as supported the Washington, DC Modern Market.

“We are really proud to promote Amanda,” said CEO Robert Lee. “She has worked tirelessly in our ongoing quest to become not only a national brand, but one of the most respected fast casual brands in the country. Her commitment to her teams and support of our franchisees has and will continue to be inspiring. She deserves this promotion, and we will be a stronger brand because of it.”

For more information, please visit coolgreens.com.

About Coolgreens

Coolgreens is a healthy lifestyle eatery committed to making the communities it serves a better place to live by creating healthy, fresh, made-to-order creations. The menu caters to a variety of lifestyles and diets, featuring signature salads, wraps, grain bowls and sandwiches. Founded in 2009 in Oklahoma City, Coolgreens currently has five corporate-owned locations, three franchise locations in Tulsa, Okla., and Southlake and Richardson Texas, along with a licensed location in the Oklahoma City Airport. Coolgreens was named one of Fast Casual’s 2019 Top 100 Movers & Shakers.

Media Contact:Jami Zimmerman
Champion Management
O: 972.930.9933
E: jzimmerman@championmgt.com

 

WEST PALM BEACH, FL  – Venture X, the upscale, premium membership-based workspace and community for entrepreneurs, freelancers and small businesses looking to grow and expand, is thrilled to announce the hiring of Tammy Senter. As Venture X’s National Sales Manager, Senter will work with current and future Venture X franchisees to increase occupancy, revenue and profit.
Senter has dedicated herself to the coworking industry for nearly 15 years. Kicking off her career at Regus©, Senter quickly worked her way through the organization: playing various key roles, from assistant manager, to general manager, to eventually overseeing seven locations. She excelled in sales and operations and also successfully completed conversions of locations.
“What truly excited me about working with Venture X is simply the opportunity,” said Senter. “Venture X is powered by the leader in the franchise business, United Franchise Group. The brand is growing very quickly nationally, as well as globally, and I look forward to being part of this company’s exponential success.” Senter will be based out of Dallas, a continuously growing market for the coworking brand.
The Venture X concept has skyrocketed since its inception in 2012 in Naples, Florida, and has become a global brand of coworking spaces built with innovation and technology in mind. Its welcoming space, with a variety of amenities and ultra-modern offices, is appealing to not only small business owners and Fortune 500 companies seeking a flexible workspace, but also to the event planner looking for the perfect place to host a corporate, social or networking event.
“Bringing my energy, commitment and experience to the Venture X locations is my main goal,” adds Senter. “I’m passionate about the coworking industry and look forward to working with the Venture X team to help the franchisees succeed.”
Venture X recently celebrated the signing of its 100th franchise location. This follows a prosperous first seven months of the year in which 46 agreements across five countries and nine states were signed. All 46 come as a result of new franchisees joining the system.
“It’s incredible the strides our franchise has made over the last couple of years,” said Venture X President Jason Anderson. “Tammy’s experience in the coworking industry will help our brand continue to grow and evolve as we move into the next level of expansion nationally and throughout the globe.”

About Venture X

Venture X is a membership-based, shared workspace and community that is a blend of boutique hotel and modern office styles with a high level of design that feels professional and welcoming. It is designing beautiful spaces and developing an environment and community that people love coming to work to every day. Venture X is a member of United Franchise Group, a group of affiliated companies and brands, and has been recognized by Inc. as one of the best co-working spaces in the United States. The brand anticipates being the third largest coworking space in the world by the end of 2022. For more information about locations, visit venturex.com.

About United Franchise Group

Led by Founder CEO Ray Titus, United Franchise Group is home to a variety of affiliated companies and brands, including Signarama, Fully Promoted, Experimax, Jon Smith Subs, Venture X, SuperGreen Solutions, Transworld Business Advisors, Accurate Franchising, Network Lead Exchange, and The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill. With more than three decades in the franchising industry, and 1,600 franchisees in 80 countries throughout the world, United Franchise Group offers unprecedented leadership and solid business opportunities for entrepreneurs.
Media Contact: Peyton Sadler
Ink Link Marketing
305-631-2283
peyton@inklinkmarketing.com

BALTIMORE, MD – PRNewswire – Medifast , a leading manufacturer and distributor of clinically proven programs and healthy living products, is proud to announce it has named Claudia Greninger as Executive Vice President, Human Resources. Greninger is responsible for leading the human resources team at Medifast, the company behind the fast-growing health and wellness community, OPTAVIA®.

“We are thrilled to welcome Claudia to Medifast’s executive team,” said Dan Chard, Medifast’s Chief Executive Officer. “Claudia joins us at a critical time, as the company continues to grow and expand into new markets. I am confident her passion, expertise and experience will be instrumental in supporting our employees across the globe.”

At Medifast, Greninger is tasked with developing the company’s global talent management strategy, which encompasses recruitment, succession planning and employee development and retention. She will use Medifast’s core values of accountability, integrity, courage, teaming, empowerment, partnership and diversity to drive her efforts.

As an essential member of the executive team, Greninger brings more than 20 years of experience across several different industries including education, consumer packaged goods and financial services. Greninger is an accomplished HR leader with extensive experience in change management, compensation design and global mobility. She has held positions at Fortune 500 companies including Johnson & Johnson, Inc. and Citigroup, Inc. Most recently, Greninger served as Vice President, Corporate HR for Laureate Education, Inc. where she was responsible for talent management, employee development and employee engagement for 5,000 employees globally.

“I am proud to join an organization with a culture that reflects its mission to help people transform their lives,” said Greninger. “I’m eager to partner with the company’s talented employees and energized Coach Community to drive that mission of Lifelong Transformation, One Healthy Habit at a Time forward.”

Greninger further strengthens Medifast’s executive team and joins the company amid historic growth, including its tenth consecutive quarter of revenue growth, which was announced on its last earnings call. Medifast recently shared its intent to double its revenue and the number of lives it impacts every three to four years, as it delivers on its goal of scalable, sustainable growth for its shareholders.

For more information, visit Medifastinc.com.

About Medifast®

Medifast (NYSE: MED) is a leading manufacturer and distributor of clinically proven, healthy living products and programs. The brand has been recommended by more than 20,000 doctors since its founding. Its integrated coach model leverages nearly 40 years of experience from medical, franchise, e-commerce, and direct selling channels. Medifast and its community of independent OPTAVIA Coaches embrace the future of wellness with a shared vision to offer the world lifelong transformation, one healthy habit at a time®. OPTAVIA® is represented by a community of OPTAVIA Coaches who teach Clients healthy habits, while offering support and guidance on their transformation journey. In 2018, Medifast announced it will expand into the Asia-Pacific markets of Hong Kong and Singapore in 2019 with its integrated coach model. Medifast is traded on the New York Stock Exchange and was named to Forbes’ 100 Most Trustworthy Companies in America List in 2016 and 2017. For more information, visit www.MedifastInc.com or www.OPTAVIA.com.

Radisson Hotel Group today announced the appointment of Rebecca Lieberman as Chief Human Resources Officer. Lieberman previously served as Vice President, Human Resources for the Americas. In this new role, she will lead the Human Resources, Communications, Responsible Business and facilities functions for Radisson Hotel Group in the Americas and Asia Pacific.

In her previous role, she led the HR Business Partnering, Talent Attraction and HRIS functions across the Americas based corporate entity and hotel operations. She developed and deployed globally aligned strategies throughout the Americas, EMEA and Asia Pacific regions for both Performance and Talent. Lieberman was also responsible for assessing and delivering HR needs to ensure the achievement of strategic and operational business goals.

Prior to joining Radisson Hotel Group in 2015, Lieberman was the Owner and Principal Human Resources Consultant for RTL Consulting where she specialized in HR Strategy and Organizational Effectiveness for various companies going through M&A and divestitures. She also spent 10 years at Target Corporation serving in a variety of roles and leading Organizational transformations for both corporate and store divisions.

She currently serves on the Foundation Board of Directors for Children’s Hospitals of Minnesota.

MILFORD, CT -PR Newswire – The Subway® brand is proud to name Carrie Walsh as Chief Marketing Officer, North America, where she will be responsible for driving the brand’s North America marketing and advertising strategy, as well as defining global brand standards and marketing strategies throughout Subway’s international markets.

A seasoned marketing professional, Walsh joins Subway with more than 15 years of experience building brands across the restaurant, retail and CPG industries. Most recently, Walsh led marketing for Michaels Stores, the largest arts & crafts retailer in North America. Walsh also previously held the Chief Marketing Officer role for YUM! Brands Pizza Hut, where she led teams across marketing disciplines including calendar planning, menu insights and innovation, creative and advertising development, digital marketing and media. Additionally, Walsh also spent eight years at PepsiCo leading marketing for various brands including SunChips and Cheetos.

“I have been a Subway customer and brand fan throughout my life and am thrilled to be joining this iconic brand and great team,” said Walsh.

In addition, Subway also named Robin Seward as Senior Vice President of Marketing Strategy and Planning; Aidan Hay as Vice President of Operations, North America; and Bill McCane as Vice President of Global Development.

As the Senior Vice President of Marketing Strategy and Planning, Robin Seward will oversee all marketing planning for the US including sponsorships, partnerships, menu architecture and design, and the marketing calendar to execute the brand’s business goals. Seward has extensive QSR and casual dining restaurant experience as having served as the Chief Marketing Officer for Schlotzsky’s Austin Eatery and Rita’s Italian Ice where she led marketing and product innovation teams to launch new brand products across all marketing channels.

As Vice President of Operations for North America, Aidan Hay will be responsible for developing strategic company initiatives that drive restaurant and operational excellence. He previously held the position of General Manager/ Vice President of Global Operations for YUM! Brands leading Pizza Hut’s Delivery platform where he focused on international markets and led strategic initiatives to deliver strong business growth. Recently Hay served as Senior Vice President of US Company Operations at The Coffee & Tea Leaf.

As the Vice President of Global Development, Bill McCane will spearhead Subway’s development strategies, including overseeing the execution of company programs to cultivate new corporate partnerships. McCane has extensive franchise experience having held senior leadership positions for Burger King, Tim Hortons, MAACO Auto Body, and most recently as Chief Operations Officer at For Eyes by Grandvision.

“We are thrilled to have such dynamic, industry leaders join the Subway team, adding to an already impressive roster of talent here in Milford and across the globe,” said current CEO Trevor Haynes. “I look forward to their expertise in helping us build upon our unwavering commitment to provide every guest with a great experience, and every franchise owner with the tools for success.”

About Subway ® Restaurants

The Subway restaurant chain continues to evolve the dining experience, offering guests in more than 100 countries quality ingredients, as well as robust flavor combinations with nearly 7 million made-to-order sandwiches created each day. The Subway brand provides an alternative to traditional fast food offering guests billions of sandwich, salad and wrap combinations. All Subway restaurants are owned and operated by almost 21,000 Franchise Owners who employ hundreds of thousands of people globally. Franchise Owners and the company are committed to eliminating hunger by supporting hunger relief programs around the world.

The Subway experience is also delivered online at Subway.com, through Subway.com/Delivers, and the Subway® App.

Subway® is a Registered Trademark of Subway IP LLC. © 2019 Subway IP LLC.

SOURCE Subway Restaurants

ASHBURN, VA- Just a few months after opening two franchisee-owned locations – Woofie’s, a new franchise in the $70 billion professional pet care industry and the first to offer the combined services of personalized pet sitting, dog walking and mobile pet spa services, signed a development deal for its third franchisee-owned location, which will service the South Riding and Aldie, Virginia areas.

Poised for a late-October opening, the new Woofie’s location will be owned and operated by first-time franchisee couple Teferi Dejene and Sebaot Gebre.

Dejene and Gebre have been married for 16 years and both grew up with pets. Coming from the telecommunication and bio-tech fields, Dejene and Gebre are looking forward to transitioning out of the corporate world and into something that can involve the whole family.

“After I left my job, I spent about six months looking for another corporate job, however none of the jobs I interviewed for were the right fit so I was on the lookout for an opportunity to try something on our own,” Dejene said. “My wife and I have been Woofie’s customers for over 10 years and loved their services, so when we heard they began franchising we jumped at the opportunity,” he added.

Founded in 2004, Woofie’s offers personalized pet sitting and dog-walking services which include consultations with a member of the management team, in-home overnight care and Bed & Biscuit overnight care. Their mobile pet spa provides one-on-one, cage-free grooming services such as: breed-specific haircuts, nail trims, hydrosurge baths and specialized de-matting and de-shedding treatments. The customization of products and services for each pet and the focus on the customer experience further set Woofie’s services apart from others in the industry.

“Being longtime Woofie’s clients and animal lovers, Teferi and Sebaot are a great addition to the Woofie’s network of franchisees,” Woofie’s co-founder Amy Reed said. “I have no doubt that they’ll be able to provide the South Riding and Aldie communities with the exemplary pet care our customers have grown to love.”

A core value of the pet care service franchise is a focus on community involvement. Once a year, Woofie’s hosts a “Paws & Claws” fundraising event where they partner with a local pet photographer to take photos with Santa, while all proceeds are donated to a local animal shelter. The company also collects unused pet items from clients for Friends of Homeless Animals (FOHA), on a quarterly basis, and sponsors a dog each year to provide a year’s worth of food and supplies.

“We truly believe the peace of mind we have whenever we entrust Woofie’s with the care of our pets is felt by others,” Dejene said. “Given our history with the company, we are confident and excited about the opportunity to become part of the Woofie’s family.”

About Woofie’s

Founded in 2004 and franchising since 2018, Woofie’s is a new franchise in the professional pet care services industry that is the first to offer the combined services of pet sitting, dog walking and mobile pet spa services. They are further set apart by their completely customizable services and their focus on customer service. Today, there is one location open and operating in Ashburn, Virginia and two others in Leesburg and Reston-Herndon. For more information, visit www.woofies.com

Media Contact:

Joe Fernandez
Franchise Elevator PR
(631) 935-3625
jfernandez@franchiseelevator.com

SOURCE Woofie’s

IRVINE, CA – Juice It Up!, one of the nation’s leading handcrafted smoothie, raw juice, and superfruit bowl chains, has appointed Natalie Eaglin as its Director of Marketing. Leveraging over 12 years of strategic marketing experience in the restaurant industry, Eaglin was with California Pizza Kitchen for more than seven years where she most recently served as the Director of Marketing and Beverage. Eaglin’s experiencing in developing multi-channel marketing strategies will play a vital role in the next phase of growth for the Juice It Up! brand.

“Natalie brings extensive experience building brands and leading innovative, fully-integrated marketing programs, and her deep understanding of the restaurant industry makes her a natural fit to join our leadership team,” said Chris Braun, Juice It Up! CEO. “We’re confident she will bring a refreshed perspective and strong leadership capabilities to our marketing department while continuing to drive the positive momentum we have achieved in the raw juice, smoothie and bowl segment.”

As Director of Marketing, Eaglin will be responsible for leading, developing and executing marketing strategies and programs, while helping to inspire new approaches to drive brand growth and franchise system profitability. Eaglin will work closely with Juice It Up!’s versatile leadership team to advance important initiatives in brand refresh and innovation, guest loyalty, online ordering, menu innovation, and digital marketing strategies while continuing to build on the strengths of the 25-year-old brand.

“I’m incredibly energized to join the Juice It Up! team and bring some new ideas to the table while enhancing the great work they’re already doing; I have a very solid foundation to build upon,” said Eaglin. “The brand has really perfected the balance of flavor and functionality in their smoothies, juices and bowls, and I’m looking forward to amplifying what sets Juice It Up! apart from other players in the segment.”

For nearly 25 years, Juice It Up! has been serving the best in handcrafted smoothies, fresh-squeezed raw juices and superfruit bowls. Always striving to stay ahead of the trends in lifestyle, convenience and nutrition, Juice It Up! designs every menu item to be focused on equal parts flavor and functionality to offer products that not only taste great, but also support a healthy and active lifestyle. With an unwavering commitment to help guests make educated decisions based on their personal tastes and wellness goals, Juice It Up!’s standard and highly customizable menu and large variety of functional ingredients makes it easy to personalize any order to align with the specific wants and needs of guests at every stage of their wellness journey.

With over 100 franchised locations open or under development in California, New Mexico, Oregon and Texas, Juice It Up! is looking to partner with passionate entrepreneurs, area developers and franchisees who are interested in joining a highly recognizable, successful and market leading smoothie, raw juice and superfruit bowl concept.

About Juice It Up!

Juice It Up! is a leading handcrafted smoothie, raw juice, and superfruit bowl franchise. Founded in 1995, the Irvine, California-based lifestyle brand is focused on providing its guests with a variety of great-tasting, better-for-you food and drink choices designed with personal wellness in mind. With over 100 locations open or under development across California, New Mexico, Oregon and Texas, the privately-owned company is showcasing a new restaurant design, a heavier focus on healthy smoothies and bowls, the growing demand for raw and cold pressed juice options, and a menu refresh that reflects the brand’s active personality and motto to “Live Life Juiced!” An established lifestyle brand with unparalleled experience in the raw juice bar industry, Juice It Up! has been included in Fast Casual’s 2017 Top 100 Movers & Shakers List, Franchise Times’ 2017 Top 200+ Franchise Chains, named a 2018 “Best for Vets” Franchise by Military Times, ranked a top Smoothies/Juices franchise in Entrepreneur Magazine’s 2019 Annual Franchise 500® List, and named one of Entrepreneur Magazine’s 2017 Best Food Franchises and Top Franchises for Veterans. According to the Nation’s Restaurant News Annual Top 200 Report, the $32.1 billion U.S. beverage-snack industry is recognized as one of 2018’s top five bestselling restaurant segments.

Juice It Up! Media Contact:

Chelsea McKinney
Powerhouse Communications
(949) 261-2216
chelsea@powerhousecomm.com

SOURCE Juice It Up

NEW YORK — Shake Shack announced the latest in a series of leadership appointments and promotions, naming Tara Comonte, chief financial officer, to the expanded role of president and CFO.

As president, Ms. Comonte will focus on scaling the burger chain’s infrastructure, broadening support and guidance on day-to-day operations, the company said. She will continue overseeing finance, accounting, technology, internal audit and legal.

Ms. Comonte has more than 20 years of strategy, finance, technology and operations experience, primarily with global media and advertising companies. Since joining Shake Shack in 2017, she has helped lead an increased focus and investment in digital technology as well as diversity and inclusion initiatives.

“We are in the midst of exciting growth and I’m thrilled for Tara to play an even larger role in helping lead Shake Shack to its full potential,” said Randy Garutti, chief executive officer of Shake Shack. “She’s had a tremendously positive impact across the company over the last few years, and combined with her proven track record, Tara’s expanded role will now benefit so many other areas of our business while allowing me to focus even more on where we’re headed.”

Ms. Comonte’s new role reflects Shake Shack’s expansion both domestically and internationally, including first-in-market openings in Mainland China and Mexico. The company has focused on strengthening its leadership team, adding a new chief development officer, chief global licensing officer, chief information officer and chief marketing officer earlier this year.

Source: FoodBusinessNews.net