Staffing

la Madeleine hires former Wingstop exec to lead franchising

Provided by La Madeleine

September 21, 2023

French-founded and French-owned la Madeleine has appointed Mark Ramage as senior director of franchise development, effective immediately. Ramage has held leadership titles at a variety of restaurant brands including Wingstop, Twin Peaks and most recently, Chicken Guy.

"Mark is a strong business leader and strategist who brings an impressive background with milestone accomplishments from previous leadership roles," la Madeliene CEO Christine Johnson said in a company press release. "As we enter the next 40 years of providing authentic French cuisine, our focus is on expansion through franchising, and we are confident he has the knowledge and expertise to drive unit growth."

Ramage will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of franchise development, including seeking qualified candidates and setting up processes and programs to generate leads. He will work alongside senior leadership to focus on growth and expansion in 20 markets including Arizona, Colorado, Georgia, Virginia and Pennsylvania.

"My journey with la Madeliene started as a customer and being a fan of the quality food and French feel at each cafe," Ramage said. "I believe in the enormous potential for la Madeleine nationwide and look forward to leading franchise growth as the company enters its next phase of expansion."