Go To Foods Appoints Kieran Donahue As Chief Commercial Officer

Nov 18, 2024•9 months ago

Position

Chief Commercial Officer

Company

GoTo Foods

Kieran Donahue

AtlantaHospitalityFood and Beverage

Description

Former IHOP CMO, Kieran Donahue, has been hired as the chief commercial officer at GoTo Foods, the parent company of various iconic brands. CEO Jim Holthouser expressed the need to establish a commercial organization to further drive value for the company's brands.

Company Information

Company

GoTo Foods

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

About

GoTo Foods is the parent company of several iconic brands including Auntie Anne's, Carvel, Cinnabon, Jamba, McAlister's Deli, Moe's Southwest Grill, and Schlotzsky's. The company is dedicated to driving profitability for its franchisees and innovating in the competitive QSR space.

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