DANIEL RUBANO
Senior Vice President of Franchise Development and Operations and Member of the Board of Directors

Dan has over 25 years of leadership experience in franchising and restaurant management. He has served as president of Ranch*1, a grilled chicken franchise, after a successful period - from 1996 through 2001 - as their Director of Franchise Operations.

Dan also served President of Johnny's NY Pizza, a full service restaurant franchise; and President of Rollerz Wraps, a quick service salad and wrap franchise, all of whom were owned by Kahala Corporation. Kahala is the franchisor of over 3,000 restaurants, including such well-known names such as Cold Stone Creamery, Ranch*1, Blimpie, and Taco Time.

Dan was also a member of Soup Kitchen International's Board of Directors from 2003 until 2006.