Firehouse Subs Brings on Carolina Berti as CMO for U.S. and Canada
Firehouse Subs has tapped former Tim Hortons executive Carolina Berti to lead its marketing and menu innovation efforts in the U.S. and Canada.
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Firehouse Subs has tapped former Tim Hortons executive Carolina Berti to lead its marketing and menu innovation efforts in the U.S. and Canada.

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