David McDougall has over 30 years of food service experience in both quick and full service specializing in operations, training, franchising and international business.   He most recently was the Sr. Vice President of QSR Operations for NexCen Franchise Management, a multi brand franchise company based in Atlanta, GA.   Brands under his leadership include Marble Slab Creamery, Maggie Moo’s Treatery, Pretzel Time, Pretzel Maker and Great American Cookies.  With over 1200 locations in eleven countries and growing, responsibilities include franchise Operations, Supply Chain, Training, and International.

Previous to NexCen Dave spent twelve years with Cinnabon in various positions, last as Vice President of Operations at FOCUS Brands, a multi concept company responsible for the Carvel and Cinnabon brands.  Previous to that he was the Vice President of Operations for Cinnabon Inc, a division of AFC Enterprises, franchisor of Popeye’s Chicken, Church’s Chicken, Cinnabon and Seattle Best Coffee.   In 1999, McDougall became the Director of International Operations for Cinnabon, a start up division and was recognized by AFC at the end of that year with one of the company’s highest honors, the Spirit Award.  McDougall’s full service experience included a successful career with Denny’s Restaurants.

He is a recent recipient of the prestigious Certified Franchise Executive designation (CFE) and is an active member of the International Franchise Association (IFA).  In addition he is a member of the board of advisors for the Professional Athlete Franchise Initiative established to advocate the value of the franchise industry to the professional athlete community while at the same time advocate the value of the athlete community to the franchising Industry.

Cell: 404 226 3121
Email: dgmcdoug@comcast.net