PrimoHoagies has hired Lauren Tesche-Johnson as director of business development. In her previous role, she served as the sales director for ThirdWaveRX, a healthcare cost-savings company, and is now tasked with helping to propel PrimoHoagies’ brand growth through franchise development.
“My goal is to bring a fresh perspective to PrimoHoagies and build on its already impressive franchise development. I’m dedicated to maintaining and bringing the high standards that PrimoHoagies is known for to new communities to enjoy,” Tesche-Johnson in a press release. “I look forward to connecting with potential franchise prospects looking for an established and successful business ownership opportunity.”
After surpassing the 100-location milestone earlier this year and with another 70 locations in development, PrimoHoagies is on course to have at least 115 stores open by the end of 2023. In her role, Tesche-Johnson will be at the forefront of leading expansion initiatives, playing a vital role in helping the brand achieve its ambitious goal of surpassing 300 locations in just a few years’ time.
“Lauren is precisely the leader we were looking to add to our team; her qualities and sales experience make her an excellent fit to continue propelling PrimoHoagies franchise development forward to match our aggressive growth goals,” Nicholas Papanier Jr., owner and CEO of PrimoHoagies, said in the release. “Our ongoing success has created new avenues for network expansion, and we are eager to capitalize on those opportunities now with Lauren at the helm.”
PrimoHoagies was established in 1992 in South Philadelphia and spans Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Maryland, New Jersey, North Carolina, South Carolina and Texas.
