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Togo's names CEO, COO, CMO

June 1, 2017

Glenn Lunde has assumed the role of president at Togo's Holdings, reporting directly to the board of directors, following the retirement of Togo's Chairman and CEO Tony Gioia, according to a company press release.

Lunde joined Togo's as COO in January as part of the succession-planning process and has been leading Togo's brand transformation strategies, including the chain's operating system and menu strategy. Under Lunde's leadership, Togo's is set to re-establish its 45-year leadership as the West Coast sandwich innovator with even higher-quality ingredients, larger portions and better customer service, according to the release. Togo's will also debut comprehensive menu improvements June 7.

"Togo's has a passionate customer base that goes back over 45 years and they are the reason we have invested in the dramatic ingredient and portion improvements to create our best sandwich experience ever," Lunde said.

Togo's also announced the addition of Nader Garschi to its executive leadership team as COO. He will oversee company and franchise locations, as well as restaurant services and training, operations, innovation and restaurant openings. Garschi has more than 30  years of restaurant management experience for outstanding brands, including Lyon's Restaurants, Taco Bell, and Panda Restaurant Group.

Also joining Togo's executive leadership team, as SVP of marketing, is Anna Nero. Nero, who previously served as executive director of marketing at Panda Restaurant Group, brings extensive brand marketing experience from her tenure during Panda's growth from 38 restaurants to over 1,300, according to the release. She will be responsible for brand creative, marketing promotions, culinary innovation and all media communications.

Togo's Eateries was founded in 1971, and has more than 250 locations open and under development.