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Beans & Brews Coffeehouse taps former Del Taco president as CEO

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October 4, 2023

As part of its strategy for nationwide expansion, Beans & Brews Coffeehouse has hired Del Taco's former president Chad Gretzema as CEO. During his tenure with Del Taco, he served in various leadership roles including SVP of Strategic Planning and COO as the brand logged 32 consecutive quarters of franchise same-store sales growth. He has also served in multiple marketing and operations roles at Einstein Noah Restaurant Group.

"Over the years, we have seen our company evolve, innovate, and grow — achieving milestones that we could have only dreamed of when we first embarked on this adventure," Jeff Laramie, co-founder and former CEO, said in a company press release. "We believe that with Chad at the helm, the company is poised to achieve even greater heights. His passion for building brands and supporting franchisees along with his proven track record of success make him the perfect fit for our brand."

Salt Lake City-based Beans & Brews has recently signed development deals in San Antonio and Austin with commitments to open 40 stores in these regions. The coffee franchise also awarded 29 other franchise agreements in Texas, New Mexico, Arizona and Utah, with additional agreements in the works for Colorado, Idaho and Wyoming.