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Corner Bakery Cafe snags CMO from Fazoli's

September 28, 2017

Corner Bakery Cafe has hired Donna Josephson as its SVP and CMO. Bringing more than 20 years of restaurant marketing experience, she most recently served as CMO at Fazoli’s where she helped to launch a redesign of the brand's interior and also implemented catering, online ordering and a loyalty app, according to a company press release.

"Donna brings a wealth of experience in strategically building great brands," Corner Bakery Cafe CEO Frank Paci, said in the release. "She is a great addition to our team and we look forward to her leadership in growing the Corner Bakery Cafe brand."

Josephson has worked for McAlister’s Deli, Wendy’s, Applebee’s and Chick-fil-A. Josephson has been responsible for spearheading media planning and product testing as well as building franchise and operations partnerships. While at Wendy’s she won the R. David Thomas Outstanding Management Award that recognized her efforts to support operations. 

"I am thrilled to be joining a brand I have always admired,” Josephson said. "I look forward to working with the dedicated Corner Bakery Cafe team and Franchisees as we continue to grow the brand together."