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The Grilled Cheese Truck appoints new CEO, opens shares for trading

The Grilled Cheese Truck Inc. announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Al Hodges to the role of Chief Executive Officer and a member of the Board of Directors, effective immediately.

January 29, 2015

The Grilled Cheese Truck Inc. announced that its board of directors has appointed Al Hodges to the role of chief executive officer and a member of the board of directors, effective immediately, the company said.

Hodges brings more than 35 years of operational experience, including strategic planning, profit/loss accountability, marketing, sales growth, rapid unit growth, acquisitions, change management and business turn-around in the retail food service industry, quick service restaurants, fast casual restaurants and organizational growth.

"My vision for the future of The Grilled Cheese Truck Inc., encompasses all of the professional and core personal values that I have fostered throughout my life and career, leadership, dedication, perseverance, passion, respect and humility, to name a few. I seek to bring to fruition the growth of shareholder value across our dynamic model: namely our core Gourmet Truck and store expansion, our Franchise and Licensing businesses and to establish our strong foundation as one of a select few companies emerging as Veteran-focused," said Hodges in a statement. "Our story resonates with main street America because we reside on main street America, and that is where we will live and grow. I am both humbled and truly excited to join this outstanding organization of highly committed professionals and I look forward to together achieving our true promise."

In a separate release the Fort Lauderdale, Florida-based company announced that shares of its common stock have commenced trading under the ticker GRLD on the OTCQX marketplace in the U.S.