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Rave names VP of real estate

March 9, 2017

Rave Restaurant Group, the parent company of Pizza Inn and Pie Five Pizza Co, has hired Judy Messenger as its VP of real estate. Messenger is responsible for making strategic real estate decisions that foster growth and transformation of the brand, in addition to expanding market presence, according to a company press release. She oversees both franchise support and corporate development for both brands. 

"We're proud to have some of the best minds in the industry at Rave, and Judy is a wonderful addition to our team," Scott Crane, Rave Restaurant Group's CEO, said in the release "With her impressive background, we are confident that she will be an integral part of the growth and expansion of Rave."

Messenger previously served as the director of real estate Noodles & Co. and Smashburger. 

"I'm thrilled to join Rave Restaurant Group at this exciting time of growth and development,” Messenger said in the release. "In this new role, I look forward to working closely with the operations, franchise development, and restaurant development teams to drive the continued success of Pie Five Pizza Co. and Pizza Inn."

Messenger entered her role at Rave Restaurant Group on Feb. 13. She reports directly to Crane.