Since when has Salvatore Rincione been the CDO of Crave?
Crave Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Chief Development Officer (CDO) – Salvatore Rincione
Mr. Rincione has been our CDO since our inception in February 2018 and has been CDO of our Parent since its inception in February 2018. From June 2017 to the 2020, he has been a principal of SR Consulting, a restaurant consulting firm based in St. James, New York. From February 2015 to June 2017, he was Chief Executive Officer of UFood Grill in Burlington, Massachusetts. From February 2015 to June 2017, he was Vice President of Healthy Acquisitions Corp. in Burlington, Massachusetts. From September 2007 to January 2015, he was Vice President of Development of BRIX Holdings in Holbrook, New York.
Source: Item 2 — BUSINESS EXPERIENCE (FDD pages 9–10)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Crave's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Salvatore Rincione has held the position of Chief Development Officer (CDO) since the company's inception in February 2018. He has also been the CDO of Crave's Parent company, Rincione Investments LLC, since its inception in February 2018.
Prior to his role at Crave, Mr. Rincione was a principal at SR Consulting, a restaurant consulting firm, from June 2017 to 2020. He also served as Chief Executive Officer of UFood Grill and Vice President of Healthy Acquisitions Corp. from February 2015 to June 2017. Earlier in his career, from September 2007 to January 2015, he was Vice President of Development at BRIX Holdings.
This information is relevant for prospective franchisees as it provides insight into the experience and background of one of Crave's key leaders. Knowing that the CDO has been with the company since its beginning and has extensive experience in the restaurant and franchise industries may increase a franchisee's confidence in the brand's leadership and strategic direction.