Before joining Bojangles, what was Robert Cook's role at Edible Brands, LLC, and where was this position located?
Bojangles Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Senior Director, Franchise Sales: Robert Cook
Mr. Cook has served as BRI's Senior Director, Franchise Sales since December 2022. From July 2021 to August 2022, Mr. Cook served as Director, Non-Traditional Development for Edible Brands, LLC in Atlanta, Georgia. From December 2009 to April 2021, Mr. Cook served as Director, Non-Traditional Development for MTY Food Group Inc. ("MTY") in Phoenix, Arizona, including with a focus on the Kahala Franchising, LLC brand since July 2016 when it was acquired by MTY.
Source: Item 2 — BUSINESS EXPERIENCE (FDD pages 11–15)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bojangles's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Robert Cook's previous role before joining Bojangles was Director, Non-Traditional Development for Edible Brands, LLC. This position was located in Atlanta, Georgia. He held this role from July 2021 to August 2022.
This information is relevant to potential Bojangles franchisees as it provides insight into the experience and background of the Senior Director, Franchise Sales. Knowing the professional history of key personnel can help franchisees assess the leadership and expertise within the Bojangles franchise system.
Specifically, Mr. Cook's experience in non-traditional development roles at Edible Brands and MTY Food Group suggests he has experience in expanding franchise presence in unique locations, which could be valuable for Bojangles' growth strategy. His prior experience with other franchise systems could also provide him with a broad understanding of the franchising landscape.