ATLANTA, May 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Global Franchise
Group® (GFG), the strategic brand management company and franchisor
of Great American Cookies®, Hot Dog on a Stick®, Pretzelmaker®,
Marble Slab Creamery® and Round Table Pizza® has elevated
Raphael Tomlin to Chief Supply Chain
Officer and Jennifer Iglesia to Vice
President of Purchasing. Both Tomlin and Iglesia play critical
leadership roles in the management of GFG's thriving plant and
supply chain. GFG Supply produces cookie batter and pretzel dry
mix, manages distribution of ancillary items, supports innovation
for all GFG brands, and is home to the emerging GFG E-commerce
program.
"Global Franchise Group's plant and supply chain plays a
critical role in championing our brands and franchisee customers,"
said Paul Damico, CEO of Global
Franchise Group. "The plant produces products of the highest
quality and sources ingredients to create the delicious items our
brands are known for. Both Raphael and Jennifer play an essential
role in our plant's success and congratulations go out to them on
their well-deserved promotions."
Tomlin, who joined GFG in 2013, has been promoted to Chief
Supply Chain Officer after serving as EVP of Manufacturing and
Plant Operations. He has led the charge of protecting, developing
and evolving the plant into the topnotch facility it is today. He
and his team identify major cost savings across brands, direct
distributor relationships and undertake major waste reduction
initiatives and supply chain improvements. The plant also performs
exceptionally on FDA Preventative Control Audits. Under Tomlin's
leadership during the pandemic, the plant acted early in
implementing CDC guidelines and recommendations from the American
Institute of Bakery allowing the plant to operate without
manufacturing and distribution disruption.
Iglesia came to GFG in 2017 when the company acquired Round
Table Pizza. She recently served as Senior Director of Purchasing
and Supply Chain and plays an integral role in identifying cost
reduction and avoidance opportunities across all GFG brands. She is
a master negotiator and relationship builder and her skill set
shined in navigating the unprecedented challenges disrupting global
supply chain and distribution during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Global Franchise Group's mission is to "Champion Brands and the
People Who Build Them." The company builds great brands that
connect people with craveable products and memorable experiences.
GFG currently supports more than 1,400 franchised and corporate
stores across all brands located in 16 countries and has system
wide sales close to $1
billion.
About Global Franchise Group, LLC -
www.globalfranchise.com
Global Franchise Group, LLC is a strategic brand management company
with a mission of championing franchise brands and the people who
build them. The company owns a portfolio of franchise brands that
includes five primary quick service restaurant (QSR) franchise
concepts: Great American Cookies®, Hot Dog on a Stick®, Marble Slab
Creamery®, Pretzelmaker® and Round Table Pizza®. Global Franchise
Group, LLC is an affiliate of Lion Capital LLP and Serruya Private
Equity, Inc.
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