Since when has Salvatore Rincione been the Chief Development Officer (CDO) for Crave?
Crave Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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 also holds the same position for Crave's Parent company since its inception in February 2018. This indicates that Salvatore Rincione has been a key figure in the development and growth strategy of Crave from its early stages.
Prior to his role at Crave, from June 2017 to 2020, Salvatore Rincione was a principal at SR Consulting, a restaurant consulting firm based in St. James, New York. Before that, from February 2015 to June 2017, he served as the Chief Executive Officer of UFood Grill in Burlington, Massachusetts, and concurrently as Vice President of Healthy Acquisitions Corp. in Burlington, Massachusetts. His experience also includes a role as Vice President of Development at BRIX Holdings in Holbrook, New York, from September 2007 to January 2015.
For a prospective franchisee, this extensive background suggests that Salvatore Rincione brings a wealth of experience in restaurant consulting, executive leadership, and franchise development to Crave. His prior roles in franchise development and consulting could be beneficial for Crave in terms of strategic growth and franchisee support. This experience may provide confidence to potential franchisees regarding the leadership and direction of the Crave franchise system.