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Tossed names Jason Chodash as company president

December 7, 2010

Tossed has announced Jason Chodash, founder of Tossed Franchise Corporation and current executive vice president of the company, has been named president, a title presently held by CEO Eric Schmitt. Chodash and Schmitt, who retains his position as CEO, plan to work jointly to grow both the brand and the company's physical presence in new markets across North America.

Chodash founded Tossed Franchise Corporation in 2004 to grow the concept beyond its origins as one of New York City's strongest quick casual concepts. Establishing the company's new headquarters in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., Chodash hired Eric Schmitt, a franchise industry veteran with experience growing chains such as Marco's Pizza and Atlanta Bread, to serve as president and CEO.

Today, Tossed has a presence in markets within the Northeastern, East Central and Southeastern U.S. Earlier this year, the company signed a franchise partnership with Fransmart to expand new locations across the U.S. and in select international markets.

"This is an exciting time for Tossed. Our momentum is building quickly, thanks to the public's increasing desire for fresh, healthy food," Chodash said. "In planning for the future, our company felt the need to broaden the responsibilities of both the president and CEO posts to facilitate our expansion. Eric and I have always had a strong working relationship and we feel confident this new distribution of duties will allow us to better meet Tossed's corporate goals."

As the company's new president, Chodash will focus on strategic development, working with Schmitt to open specific territories in the U.S., Canada and elsewhere. He also will work closely with the Tossed marketing team, headed by brother Brian, to develop new sales and promotional initiatives.