NexCen Brands Inc. has announced the appointment of Tony Valles to the newly created position of vice president of non-traditional development for NexCen Franchise Management Inc., the franchising subsidiary of NexCen Brands. Valles will be responsible for developing franchise locations in venues such as c-stores, airports, universities, and other non-traditional retail locations. He will report to Chris Dull, president of NexCen Franchise Management Inc.
Valles, 54, has more than 30 years of experience in restaurant franchising, real estate development, construction and architecture. Most recently, Valles was president of Valles Development Inc., a franchise consulting company that he founded in 2006. Prior to that, he served as senior director of non-traditional development at Quiznos.
Valles also has held business and franchise development positions of increasing responsibility for companies such as Dunkin' Brands, The Krystal Co., Church's Chicken, Yorkshire Global Restaurants and Burger King Corp.
"We are very pleased to have another seasoned franchise professional join NexCen's team. Adding a focus, under Tony's direction, on the expansion of our franchise brands in non-traditional retail locations will support our commitment to drive revenue and franchise growth," Kenneth J. Hall, CEO of NexCen Brands, said in a news release.
NexCen Brands portfolio includes five quick service restaurant franchise concepts: Great American Cookies, MaggieMoo's, Marble Slab Creamery, Pretzelmaker and Pretzel Time. The brands are managed by NexCen Franchise Management Inc., a subsidiary of NexCen Brands.
