dBusinessNews Dallas:
Paciugo Gelato & Caffè, a family owned and operated franchisor specializing in handcrafted Italian Gelato, has announced aggressive expansion plans to add upwards of 100 new franchise locations in the coming year. The growth will focus on areas throughout the eastern seaboard, California and company core markets in Texas.
Keith Albright, recently appointed Senior Vice President of Franchising, is spearheading the aggressive development plan. Albright brings 25 years of franchise industry experience to the decade-old brand, having held several senior management positions with well-known companies including Gold’s Gym, Blimpie International and Pearl Vision Centers.
“We are pleased to welcome Keith to the Paciugo family and are confident that his broad experience in franchising is a perfect match for the brand that will fuel our aggressive growth plans,†said Ugo Ginatta, co-founder of Paciugo Gelato & Caffè. “Our unique business opportunity, coupled with Keith’s franchise expertise, puts our expansion goals well within reach.â€
With 41 locations open in U.S. and Mexico, Dallas-based Paciugo Gelato & Caffè has been delighting consumers in an untapped niche in the quick casual segment since 2000.