WOWorks Taps James Walker as Chief Growth Officer
WOWorks, the owner of Saladworks, Frutta Bowls, Garbanzo Mediterranean Fresh, The Simple Greek, Barberitos and Zoup!
· Franchise Wire· September 16, 2026
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Woworks targets 40 openings this year
Saladworks’ parent has already debuted 23 units, nearly half of which are co-branded, and is on pace to double its new restaurant openings this year.
· Restaurant Dive· September 2, 2026
WOWorks Promotes Nolan Woods to Chief Operating Officer
Woods Joined the Fast-Casual Franchisor in 2023 WOWorks , the parent company of Saladworks, Frutta Bowls, Garbanzo Mediterranean Fresh, The Simple Greek, Barberitos and Zoup! Eater
· Franchise Wire· July 13, 2026
Woworks hires former Subway exec as chief growth officer
James Walker joins the six-branded company as it continues to expand nationwide through single-concept and co-branded locations.
· Restaurant Dive· May 29, 2026
WOWorks Adds James Walker to Leadership Team, Promotes Nolan Woods to COO
WOWorks, the parent company of Saladworks, Frutta Bowls, Garbanzo Mediterranean Fresh, The Simple Greek, Barberitos and Zoup!
· QSR Magazine· May 28, 2026
WOWorks Names James Walker Chief Growth Officer and Promotes Nolan Woods to COO
These strategic appointments are pivotal to the company’s ongoing franchise growth strategy. WOWorks, the parent company of Saladworks, Frutta Bowls, Garbanzo Mediterranean Fresh,
· QSR Magazine· May 28, 2026
WOWorks Names James Walker Chief Growth Officer and Promotes Nolan Woods to Chief Operations Officer to Accelerate Franchise Growth
“We are thrilled to welcome James to our leadership team and to promote Nolan, who has demonstrated exceptional commitment as both a franchisee and an operator,” said WOWorks CEO Kelly Roddy.
· Franchising.com· May 28, 2026