Salata Salad Kitchen Taps Focus Brands Executive for First Development Role

Salata Salad Kitchen has tapped David Wheeler as its first-ever chief development officer, according to a Restaurant Business report.

Wheeler most recently worked as the chief development officer for Focus Brands, which owns brands such as Carvel, Cinnabon, Jamba Juice and Schlotzsky’s. His responsibilities at Salata Salad Kitchen will include developing new markets, according to the article.

“David’s drive and proven track record make him the perfect person for the role,” Salata Salad Kitchen president Michelle Bythewood said in a statement, according to the article. “His franchise sales and development expertise is invaluable to our team and our business.”

Read the full report at Restaurant Business.

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