AUSTIN, Texas, June 30, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading fast casual chain VERTS Mediterranean Grill announced that Valentino Lanoce has been named the Director of Operations for Texas. Lanoce joins the VERTS team as a seasoned veteran in the restaurant industry with over 20 years experience. Prior to joining VERTS, Lanoce had a 6.5 year tenure with TGI Fridays where he held positions that include Director of Operations and Franchise Business Director.
"We are thrilled to have Valentino lead our operations," said Dominik Stein, VERTS Co-founder and CFO. "This is a new position for VERTS, a role that supports our recent growth and goal to deliver an inspiring Mediterranean menu."
In his new role, Lanoce will manage budgets, staffing and training. As VERTS continues to expand, he will also oversee retail technology as well as catering.
"VERTS impressed me from the beginning," Lanoce stated. "I'm excited to support and motivate our team with my background in procedure and sales. My hope is to create a memorable experience for each guest."
Earlier this year, the Mediterranean restaurant unveiled a new logo and over the next few months will showcase a fresh restaurant interior, new packaging design, and an updated website. VERTS will open its first out-of-state location this Fall when it launches on the East Coast. Overall, the fast casual Mediterranean plans on having 45 restaurants by end of 2016.
About VERTS Mediterranean Grill
VERTS is an award-winning restaurant concept that delivers on its mission to become the culinary leader in fast-casual Mediterranean food by serving chef-inspired pitas, wraps, salads and rice bowls. Under the direction of Culinary Director Jason Donoho, teams in each one of our restaurants' kitchens prepare savory, healthy food from scratch daily using fresh, all natural ingredients.
Co-founders Michael Heyne and Dominik Stein launched VERTS in 2011 with the simple idea of recreating the popular food they missed from their native Europe and making it available for American consumers. VERTS currently has locations across Austin, Dallas, San Antonio and Houston. The company is expanding to the East Coast this fall and plans on having 45 restaurants by end of 2016. To learn more, please visit us at www.eatverts.com or follow us on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram.
Media Contact: Sarah Pendley |VERTS | [email protected]
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