What other roles, besides CEO of Carvel, has Jim Holthouser held since February 2020?
Carvel Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Jim has been our Chief Executive Officer since February 2020. Since February 2020, Jim has also served as (i) President of GoTo Systems, (ii) Chief Executive Officer of GoTo Foods, JJ, each of the Former GoTo Franchisors, and each of the other GoTo Foods Portfolio companies, and (iii) a member of the Board of Managers for GoTo Foods, JJ, and each of the Former GoTo Franchisors. From February 2018 to January 2020, Jim was the owner of Madison County Multiplex, LLC in Stanford, Kentucky. Jim serves in his present capacities in Atlanta, Georgia.
Source: Item 2 — Business Experience (FDD pages 24–27)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Carvel's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Jim Holthouser has held several other positions in addition to his role as Chief Executive Officer of Carvel since February 2020. These include President of GoTo Systems, Chief Executive Officer of GoTo Foods, JJ, each of the Former GoTo Franchisors, and each of the other GoTo Foods Portfolio companies. He has also been a member of the Board of Managers for GoTo Foods, JJ, and each of the Former GoTo Franchisors.
For a prospective Carvel franchisee, this indicates that the CEO has significant leadership responsibilities across a broad portfolio of related companies. This could mean that decisions impacting Carvel might be influenced by considerations related to these other entities. It also suggests that the CEO has a wide range of experience within the food franchising industry, which could be beneficial for Carvel.
It is worth noting that prior to February 2020, from February 2018 to January 2020, Jim Holthouser was the owner of Madison County Multiplex, LLC in Stanford, Kentucky. This demonstrates experience outside of the franchise world. All of Jim Holthouser's roles are based in Atlanta, Georgia.