The specialty bakery brand appoints a franchising veteran to the CDO position
Nothing Bundt Cakes has named franchise development veteran Joel Larkin as chief development officer, the company has announced.
The Dallas-based 635-unit brand said Larkin brings more than two decades of franchise development and operations expertise to Nothing Bundt Cakes. He most recently served as chief franchise and development officer at European Wax Center, where he oversaw its expansion to more than 1,000 locations. He also held senior leadership positions at Victra and Select Communications.
“Joel’s background is uniquely suited to the fast-paced growth we are undertaking here at Nothing Bundt Cakes,” Dolf Berle, CEO of Nothing Bundt Cakes, said in a statement. “He brings great technical expertise, wisdom, energy and enthusiasm to support our wonderful bakery owners and our entire support center team.”
At Nothing Bundt Cakes, Larkin will be responsible for identifying and supporting new franchise partners while enhancing resources for existing owners.
“What sets Nothing Bundt Cakes apart is its thoughtful approach to expansion that preserves the special connection our bakeries have with their communities,” Larkin said.
Nothing Bundt Cakes, founded in 1997, has corporate bakeries in more than 40 states and Canada.
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