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Former Pie Five exec joins Smashburger leadership team

September 27, 2016

Smashburger has appointed Mark Ramage as its director of Franchise Development, according to a company press release. Ramage joins Smashburger following a leadership role at Rave Restaurant Group, where he was responsible for overseeing, leading and implementing franchise development, strategy, systems sales and growth globally for Pie Five Pizza. Prior to his work with Rave Restaurant Group, Ramage held the role of Franchise Development manager at Red Mango, as well as franchise leadership roles at the Findley Group and the Ramage Group-Franchise Consulting. 

"Mark has a proven track record of helping brands grow through franchise sales, which will be a tremendous asset during this important growth period in our company's history," said Smashburger’s SVP of Franchise Sales Gregg Koffler. "Further strengthening our already impressive franchise leadership team, his expertise in both the franchising and food and beverage industry will help continue our momentum as a leader in the fast casual category."

Smashburger is in a tremendous position for growth, Ramage said.

"The flexible footprint, seasoned leadership team and state of the franchising industry were all extremely attractive to me as I made my decision to join the team," he said. "I am looking forward to being an integral part of Gregg's team as we take this brand to the next level."