What other company does Roger David serve as President and CEO of, in addition to Gold Star?
Gold_Star Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Mr. David has been the President and CEO of Gold Star since May 2015. From June 2017 to the present, Mr. David has also served as President and CEO of TCWW. Prior to these positions, Mr. David served as CEO of Buffalo Wings & Rings, LLC, a national franchisor of family-style restaurants located in Cincinnati, Ohio, since October 2009.
Source: Item 2 — Business Experience (FDD page 10)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Gold Star's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Roger David serves as President and CEO of both Gold Star and TCWW. He has been the President and CEO of Gold Star since May 2015. Since June 2017, he has also held the position of President and CEO of TCWW. Prior to these roles, Mr. David was the CEO of Buffalo Wings & Rings, LLC, another restaurant franchisor.
TCWW, as noted in Item 1 of the 2025 FDD, is a franchisor that offers franchises for quick-service restaurants under the name Tom and Chee, specializing in grilled cheese sandwiches, soups, and salads. Gold Star is the parent company of TCWW, LLC.
This dual role of the President and CEO could mean that decisions for Gold Star are influenced by the performance and strategies of TCWW. Prospective franchisees might want to understand how Mr. David balances his responsibilities between the two companies and how this arrangement could impact the support and resources available to Gold Star franchisees.