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title: "TOGO’s Sandwiches Announces Appointment of CFO Matt Dowling to CEO"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/a3da2cfb-a877-473e-ba2e-d105d05019a7
source: "Franchising.com"
original_url: https://www.franchising.com/news/20241015_togos_sandwiches_announces_appointment_of_cfo_matt_dowling_to_ceo.html
category: "Sandwich & sub"
industry: "Restaurants"
segment: "Sandwich & sub"
topics: ["People"]
published: 2024-10-15T12:00:00.000Z
modified: 2026-11-01T22:32:37.912Z
image: https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1568901346375-23c9450c58cd?w=1600&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop
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# TOGO’s Sandwiches Announces Appointment of CFO Matt Dowling to CEO

**TL;DR:** TOGO'S Sandwiches has appointed Matt Dowling as CEO, replacing Glenn Lunde, with Dowling to oversee operations and drive growth. Dowling will continue to serve as CFO, leveraging his 40 years of experience in leading operations and finances.

*originally published in Franchising.com on 2024-10-15. [Read the original](https://www.franchising.com/news/20241015_togos_sandwiches_announces_appointment_of_cfo_matt_dowling_to_ceo.html).*

## Story

Campbell, CALIFORNIA – TOGO'S Sandwiches has appointed TOGO’S Chief Financial Officer, Matt Dowling, to CEO following Glenn Lunde’s decision to step down. Lunde’s leadership helped position the brand for growth, and Dowling will follow suit in overseeing overall operations, set strategic goals, focus on growing unit count and drive financial performance while continuing his role as CFO.

Dowling brings a wealth of knowledge and a proven track record of success with more than 40 years of experience leading operations, company finances, analyzing financial data to guide strategic decisions, managing risks, and communicating financial performance to stakeholders. Dowling has held dual positions previously while serving as CFO and President of Boudin, San Francisco’s oldest continuously operating business specializing in The Original San Francisco Sourdough™, and CFO and CEO of Marin Bikes, a global wholesaler and distributor of bikes across 45 different countries.

For more than five decades, TOGO’S has upheld its dedication to delivering high-quality, fresh ingredients, and outstanding customer service. The brand remains committed to hand-mashing Hass avocados daily, using the freshest artisan breads, and offering premium and abundant portions. TOGO’S big, fresh, meaty, and delicious sandwiches set it apart from the rest.

## Entities

- Franchising.com (publication)
- QSR (sector)
- leadership change (topic)
- unit growth (topic)
- ceo appointment (topic)
- financial performance (topic)
- Glenn Lunde (person)
- TOGO'S Sandwiches (company)
- Matt Dowling (person)
- Boudin (company)
- Marin Bikes (company)

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Originally reported by Franchising.com (https://www.franchising.com/news/20241015_togos_sandwiches_announces_appointment_of_cfo_matt_dowling_to_ceo.html). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/a3da2cfb-a877-473e-ba2e-d105d05019a7).