Global Franchise Group names Andrew Kmiec as VP of Real Estate

Atlanta-- Global Franchise Group, the brand management company and franchisor behind Great American Cookies, Pretzelmaker, Marble Slab Creamery, MaggieMoo’s Ice Cream & Treatery and Hot Dog on a Stick, has hired Andrew Kmiec as VP of Real Estate. Kmiec will be responsible for directing GFG’s real estate team in the areas of strategic site selection, lease negotiation and store design for franchisees and corporate owned locations.



Before coming to GFG, Kmiec was Associate VP, Real Estate at Focus Brands, the company that owns and operates Auntie Anne’s, Cinnabon and Moe’s Southwest Grill. In the position, Kmiec led a real estate committee that reviewed opportunities for property leases and franchise development expansion. He has 15 years of experience in real estate and operations.



“Andrew has immense knowledge and experience in identifying new business markets, site-driven franchise sales and leasing negotiations, which made him an ideal candidate for GFG’s VP of Real Estate position,” said Chris Dull, CEO and president of Global Franchise Group. “As our portfolio continues to diversify and increase in size, Andy’s expertise in the Quick Service Restaurant real estate space will be an asset to GFG.”