Where was Scott Hargrove employed before joining Cream's parent company?
Cream Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Mr. Hargrove has served as our Chief Marketing Officer since our formation in June 2025. Mr. Hargrove has also served as our Parent's Chief Marketing Officer since February 2024. All positions with us and our Parent have been held from Columbus, Ohio. From November 2023 to February 2024, Mr. Hargrove took personal time before commencing his work with us. From February 2019 through November 2023, Mr. Hargrove served as Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer for California Pizza Kitchen in Costa Mesa, California.
Source: Item 2 — BUSINESS EXPERIENCE (FDD pages 10–11)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Cream's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Scott Hargrove served as Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer for California Pizza Kitchen in Costa Mesa, California, from February 2019 through November 2023. He then took personal time from November 2023 to February 2024 before commencing his work as Chief Marketing Officer for Cream's parent company in February 2024.
This prior experience at California Pizza Kitchen is relevant to prospective Cream franchisees because it demonstrates Hargrove's background in marketing for a multi-location food service business. His role as Executive Vice President suggests a high level of responsibility and decision-making authority in his previous position.
The fact that Hargrove took personal time immediately before joining Cream's parent company is also disclosed. While the reason for this break is not specified, it provides a complete picture of his employment history leading up to his current role. Franchisees may want to inquire further about his transition and how his experience at California Pizza Kitchen prepared him for his role at Cream.