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title: "PrimoHoagies Names Lauren Tesche-Johnson as Director of Business Development"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/03e1591f-13cd-4177-a70a-6efe17f72a23
source: "Franchising.com"
original_url: https://www.franchising.com/news/20231101_primohoagies_names_lauren_teschejohnson_as_director_of_business_development.html
category: "Restaurants"
industry: "Restaurants"
topics: ["People"]
published: 2023-11-01T12:00:00.000Z
modified: 2026-10-31T20:03:28.060Z
image: https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1504674900247-0877df9cc836?w=1600&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop
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# PrimoHoagies Names Lauren Tesche-Johnson as Director of Business Development

**TL;DR:** PrimoHoagies has named Lauren Tesche-Johnson as its Director of Business Development. She will drive the brand's franchise development and expansion into new markets.

*originally published in Franchising.com on 2023-11-01. [Read the original](https://www.franchising.com/news/20231101_primohoagies_names_lauren_teschejohnson_as_director_of_business_development.html).*

## Story

Lauren Tesche-Johnson’s professional experience spans over 20 years across various industries, including finance, beverage distribution and healthcare technology. In her previous role, she served as the Sales Director for ThirdWaveRX, a healthcare cost-savings company. She has seamlessly navigated between sales and operations roles throughout her career, showing a strong ability to build meaningful relationships. Tesche-Johnson’s track record positions her as a valuable asset to drive PrimoHoagies’ franchise development.

As Director of Business Development, Tesche-Johnson takes on a role in propelling PrimoHoagies’ brand growth through franchise development. Her extensive experience and keen sales insights position her as a driving force in expanding the brand’s footprint and solidifying its presence in new and key markets. Her strategic vision and hands-on approach will be instrumental in identifying promising markets and nurturing relationships with potential franchise partners.

"My goal is to bring a fresh perspective to PrimoHoagies and build on its franchise development. I'm dedicated to maintaining and bringing the high standards that PrimoHoagies is known for to new communities to enjoy," said Tesche-Johnson.

“Lauren is precisely the leader we were looking to add to our team; her qualities and sales experience make her an excellent fit," said Nicholas Papanier Jr., owner and CEO of PrimoHoagies.

## Entities

- Franchising.com (publication)
- Restaurants (sector)
- franchise development (topic)
- leadership appointment (topic)
- business development (topic)
- PrimoHoagies (company)
- Nicholas Papanier Jr. (person)

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Originally reported by Franchising.com (https://www.franchising.com/news/20231101_primohoagies_names_lauren_teschejohnson_as_director_of_business_development.html). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/03e1591f-13cd-4177-a70a-6efe17f72a23).