June 17, 2022
Frios Gourmet Pops has appointed Olivia Dandapa to the role of director of pops and Adam Herndon to the role of director of franchise operations, according to a press release.
As the director of pops, Dandapa brings with her more than six years of leadership experience in the popsicle industry, having served in many roles overseeing training, quality assurance, flavor innovation, sourcing and procuring.
Herndon is a previous franchise consultant-turned-franchisee with Jimmy John's. He most recently served as director of operations for Fuzzy's Taco Shop, where he played an integral role in new store openings and the development of team members.
"Both Olivia and Adam have already made a significant impact to our team and our franchisees' success in just a short amount of time," Patti Rother, president of Frios Gourmet Pops, said in the release. "They truly embody the fun, smart, hustle attitude that we look for in Frios team members. I'm confident that the experience and demeanor that both Olivia and Adam bring to the table will be tremendous for the future growth and success of our brand."
Frios is a Mobile, Alabama-based frozen dessert franchise. It began franchising after its inception in 2014 and has since grown for nearly 50 units and mobile vans.