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Berkshire Hathaway-owned American Dairy Queen Corporation, a prominent player in the quick-service restaurant industry and a subsidiary of International Dairy Queen, Inc., has announced the appointment of Gregg Benvenuto as its new Vice President of Franchise Development for the U.S. and Canada.
In his new role, Benvenuto will spearhead efforts to drive the company’s development market planning and franchise unit sales across both countries.
Bringing with him a wealth of experience spanning decades in restaurant franchise development, Benvenuto has previously held executive positions at renowned establishments such as Dine Brands, Papa Murphy’s, and The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf. Additionally, his tenure as a franchise business consultant at Yum! Brands further solidifies his expertise in the field.
Dan Kropp, Chief Operating Officer, U.S. and Canada at American Dairy Queen Corporation, expressed confidence in Benvenuto’s abilities, stating, “We have aggressive five-year goals to open new DQ Grill & Chill restaurants in the U.S. and Canada. Gregg brings impressive franchise development leadership in the restaurant industry in roles of increasing responsibility. His contributions will help us grow DQ restaurants in key markets to ensure we are ubiquitous in every state and every province.”
Benvenuto himself conveyed his excitement about joining the Dairy Queen team during a period of significant growth and opportunity. “I’m pleased to join the Dairy Queen team at a time of tremendous growth and continuous opportunity,” said Benvenuto. “I look forward to leading a team of franchise development professionals to reach new levels of success. Together, we can make DQ restaurants a household name in every part of the U.S. and Canada.”
With a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Towson State University in Baltimore, Maryland, Benvenuto’s hands-on experience positions himself as a key asset in driving American Dairy Queen Corporation’s expansion efforts in the North American market.
© 2024 David Mazor
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