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Farm Burger appoints David Danowitz to chief operating officer

Danowitz previously worked in operations for Mellow Mushroom. By Heather Lalley on Oct. 17, 2018
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Fast-casual better burger concept Farm Burger has named David Danowitz as chief operating officer as the chain gears up for growth.

Danowitz previously held the COO role with The Goldbergs Group and also served as vice president of operations for Mellow Mushroom.

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David Danowitz photograph courtesy of Farm Burger

“The company has a lot of potential and is poised for growth, and I look forward to helping bring that growth to fruition,” Danowitz, in a statement, said about the 13-unit chain.

Farm Burger, which was founded in 2008 in Atlanta, focuses on sustainable food with a menu of grass-fed beef burgers and locally sourced ingredients.

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Heather Lalley is the managing editor of Restaurant Business, Foodservice Director and CSP Daily news. She previously served as editor in chief of Winsight Grocery Business
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