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Brooklyn Dumpling Shop names CEO

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May 14, 2024

Brooklyn Dumpling Shop has hired Jeff Galletly, the former VP and general manager of Tim Hortons USA, as CEO.

Brooklyn Dumpling Shop, which opened in 2021 and recently closed a funding round that includes investors such as Shark Tank's Kevin O'Leary and fellow Guest Shark and food investor Matt Higgins, is looking to expand across the country.

"We are experiencing an evolution in dining as consumers seek fresh, fast-casual experiences and innovative concepts that combine great food, digital convenience, and hospitality," Galletly said in a company press release. "Brooklyn Dumpling Shop has been at the forefront of this evolution and I am honored to join the team and provide ongoing support for our franchisees to grow our brand, craft memorable guest experiences, and solidify our position as leaders in taste, innovation and technology."

"With his extensive record of visionary leadership and dedication to operational excellence, Jeff is well equipped to lead the company into its next phase of growth," O'Leary, chairman of O'leary Ventures, said in the release.

Higgins, CEO of private investment firm RSE Ventures, said he was thrilled to see Galletly come on board as CEO.

"He's well known in the industry as someone who leads from the front, builds great teams, and tackles the hard work of scaling franchises domestically and abroad," he said in the release.

In February, Brooklyn Dumpling Shop became international with its first shop in Calgary opening as part of a 100-unit Canadian master franchise deal.

The chain has 11 locations in New York city, Dallas, Austin, Philadelphia, Charlotte and Calgary with a number of locations slated to open by year's end in Miami and Vancouver.