In an effort to develop its meals truck and brick-and-mortar enterprise, Cousins Maine Lobster has employed Angela Coppler as head of growth. The 14-year veteran of The Wendy’s Firm — the place she spent most of her tenure main strategic growth, franchise growth and recruitment within the U.S., Canada and overseas — made vital contributions that fueled model development and accelerated franchise engagement in remodels and new builds, in response to an organization press launch. She went on to steer non-traditional growth, increasing the model’s footprint throughout non-traditional channels and launching darkish kitchens, cellular meals items and the Frosty model idea.
“Angela brings an unbelievable ability set starting from actual property to model technique, and monetary acumen to expertise growth to our Cousins Maine Lobster system,” Jim Tselikis, who co-founded the corporate in 2012, together with his cousin, Sabin Lomac, stated within the launch. “Her management and experience are essential for us as we’re centered on responsibly increasing the model. We’re thrilled to have her on board.”
Coppler stated many issues attracted her to Cousins Maine Lobster.
“The model has a tremendous, natural story,” she stated within the launch. “The enterprise is household owned and operated from the company possession by to the franchise system. CML is a real chief within the seafood trade, and presents a singular buyer expertise, making lobster an inexpensive luxurious for all. Cousins Maine Lobster has a deep connection and dedication to the Maine lobster trade and sustainability. I see an unbelievable alternative for the model to broaden into further markets and develop in present ones. I’m excited to work with the CML staff, franchisees and trade companions to develop and activate plans to comprehend these daring development targets.”
Cousins Maine Lobster has seen sustained system development since launching in April 2012. It has over 60 meals vans and eating places throughout the U.S.