Joel Bulger is the Chief Marketing Officer of WOWorks, the platform brand home to 6 healthy dining fast-casual restaurants. With an impressive 25-year tenure in marketing and brand development within the restaurant industry, Joel brings a wealth of expertise and a proven track record of fostering growth and innovation. Having previously held the role of Chief Marketing Officer at esteemed brands such as On The Border, Zaxby's, Johnny Rockets, and Focus Brands, Joel has earned a stellar reputation for his ability to drive guest traffic and enhance menu profitability.

Chef Daniel Camp has been the driving force behind culinary innovation at Fuzzy’s Taco Shop since joining as Director of Culinary in April 2023. With a deep understanding of the brand's distinct identity, Daniel focuses on creating recipes that embody Fuzzy’s scratch-made spirit while being practical for the brand's expanding footprint. His work is characterized by a balance of creativity and operational know-how, making his contributions valuable as Fuzzy’s continues to grow. Shortly after joining Fuzzy’s, Daniel led the development of the Baja Fish Taco, which quickly became a fan favorite, and introduced Quesabirria Tacos and a Birria Bowl to the menu. These offerings showcase Daniel’s commitment to delivering fresh, bold flavors that resonate with guests. Beyond recipe creation, Daniel introduced the brand's first Culinary Workgroup, bringing together franchisees and operators to align on menu development and innovation.

Shawn Lalehzarian is the Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer of The Red Chickz, a Nashville Hot Chicken restaurant located in Los Angeles, California. After immigrating to the United States from Iran, Lalehzarian found his first job working at a local restaurant in San Diego washing dishes. As he progressed through his career, he was promoted to higher-up positions and eventually landed a senior management role. In his senior management position, Shawn oversaw multi-unit /multi -brand F&B operations with more than $30 Million dollars in revenue and 400 employees. He also played a key role in opening over 50 different restaurants around the nation and Canada working with brands such as Starbucks, CPK, Chili’s, Wolfgang Puck, Pei-Wei, Pinkberry, Bombay Sapphire and Ruby’s Diner just to name a few. In 2018, Shawn founded The Red Chickz, an authentic Nashville Hot Chicken restaurant. In 2022, Lalehzarian launched the franchise program for the Nashville hot chicken brand.

Clean Eatz co-founder Evonne Varady launched the business alongside her husband, Don, in 2013 with a mission to “Change Livez” through clean, balanced food, thought-provoking education and motivational support that inspires results. As a personal trainer who wondered why her clients in her kickboxing group were working so hard and not losing weight the idea of creating Clean Eatz was born. She began prepping and packaging healthy meals for them, and six weeks later, they had all lost weight. The prepared meals were wildly successful and before long, she was making hundreds of meals in her home kitchen. She soon realized she needed to rent space to keep up with the demand, and that was the beginning of Clean Eatz. Today, Clean Eatz is a health-focused cafe and meal prep service offering a range of options including dine-in, takeout and meal plans with customizable menus catering to various dietary needs. With 100+ restaurants open in 23 states, Clean Eatz is now one of the fastest-growing franchises on the East Coast.