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Jena Henderson

Vice President, Brand Services

Hi and welcome to Saladworks! You have made the decision to join one of the best and fastest growing restaurant franchises in the country. You will work with the Brand Services team in many different aspects of your Saladworks restaurant. We will help you with real estate acquisition and design and construction. After your store opens, we will be your Brand Ambassador; helping with Information Technology for you and your customers, the distribution and procurement of the many products you serve as well as research and development to ensure we are always keeping the menu fresh! The team at Saladworks is here to assist you in any and all ways possible. Consider me one of your newest family members and please don’t hesitate to call me anytime.

David Wheeler

Vice President, Franchise Development

Thank you for your interest in Saladworks - America’s Favorite Salads since 1986. Saladworks is a pioneer in the fast casual restaurant franchise category and is the perfect business opportunity for those who want to take control of their financial future. My team is responsible for introducing you to our brand and to our world-class group of professionals who are passionate about your success. As you move through the franchisee approval process, you will learn all about the comprehensive support our team provides you as a franchisee in the areas of training, marketing, finance, IT, product development, real estate and operations. We are here to supply you with all the necessary information for you to become a franchisee, and we look forward to you being a part of our family. We welcome the opportunity to work with you to develop your own Saladworks restaurants. Our focus is your success.

Rich Palladino

Vice President, Finance

Hey there! My job is to help you understand the financial aspects of your Saladworks, manage your costs, and bring more money to the bottom line. During training, I will give you tools and tips on how to create and manage your profit and loss statement, inventory and labor schedules. My job doesn’t stop there! After you open your Saladworks, we’ll review your monthly profit and loss statements with your business coach, and give you helpful advice on how to improve your bottom line. We don’t want to just teach you how to make salads; we want to teach you how to make money-making salads!

Charles Bruton III

Vice President, Operations

Welcome to America’s Favorite Salads! You will meet my team and me during the training process where we will show you the fundamentals of not only running a restaurant but also running a business. Together with the team of Business Coaches, we will help you open your Saladworks location and continue to grow and be successful. Our operational assistance includes staffing, profitability, quality, service, cleanliness and much more. Our team in the Research and Development department will also help by developing cutting edge products to keep you and your restaurant at the forefront of industry trends. We look forward to helping you build and grow your business!