Togo's Names John Ramsay as New Vice President of Development

West Coast Sandwich Chain Togo's Announces Addition to Its Executive Leadership Team to Ramp up Franchise Opportunities and Growth


SAN JOSE, CA--(Marketwire - May 20, 2008) - Togo's Eateries, Inc., today announced the addition of John Ramsay to its executive leadership team as the new Vice President of Development. Ramsay's robust and extensive background in franchising and the food service industry will help in expanding franchise opportunities to promote growth of the Togo's brand across the West Coast.

"We're thrilled to have John come on board and join our team," says Tony Gioia, CEO and President of Togo's. "His broad accomplishments in business development show what an experienced leader he is. We are confident that he will work integrally with our franchisee community to move us to a new level of growth."

John comes to Togo's with a strong background in development, spanning more than 20 years in the restaurant industry. John will oversee all aspects of store development including franchise sales, real estate, store construction, and store remodeling (refurbishment) programs. Previously, John worked as the Division Vice President of Real Estate and Franchise Development for Jack in the Box, Inc., where he achieved a record-high number of new franchisee developments. John has also been the Vice President of Franchising for Rubio's Restaurants, Vice President for Yorkshire Global Restaurants (Long John Silver's brand), and the Director of Franchise Development for Sbarro.

About Togo's Eateries, Inc.

Togo's Sandwiches has delivered delicious and healthy food since 1968. Headquartered in San Jose, California, Togo's Eateries, Inc. has 257 franchised locations across the West Coast. Togo's uses fresh and flavorful ingredients to prepare handcrafted, made-to-order sandwiches and salads for people on the go. Togo's Eateries, Inc., is a wholly owned subsidiary of Togo's Holdings, LLC. For more information please visit http://www.togos.com/

Contact Information: Media Contact: Xenia von Wedel Terpin Communications for Togo's Eateries, Inc. (415) 595-2030