At The Dapper Doughnut, we have a proven business model that is profitable and exciting to own. Our unique combination of proprietary recipes, innovative topping combinations, the highest quality ingredients and an incredible brand overview, makes us one of the best franchises to own today! See some of the exceptional highlights below!
Don Lewandowski is our Chief Operating Officer, holding the same title for our parent, DFG, newly appointed as of May 2019. Don has over 30 years’ experience in the Casual Dining and QSR industry, with a unique combination of skills in Retail Operations, Development, Franchising and Construction, both in domestic and international markets. Prior to joining The Dapper Doughnut Team, Don held the position of Chief Development Officer with Cafe Rio Mexican Grill, from January ‘2007 through February ‘2019. Don is located in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Eric (“Ric”) W. McKown has been in charge of TDD product research and development since January 2018 and has been engaged in the line of business associated with the franchise since that time. Since April 2009, he has served JumpSport in various capacities, primarily as Dir. of Product Development. In 1993, Ric earned his Pastry Chef certification from The California Culinary Academy, in San Francisco, California, and has owned a wholesale bakery, managed a USDA facility, and developed new products for Marie Callender’s. Ric and his wife, Alison, co-authored The Candy Bar Cookbook: Baking with America’s Favorite Candy. Ric is located in the Detroit, Michigan area.
Bryan T. Morelle is VP Operations and has been actively involved in all phases of TDD store operations, franchisee support, and training since June 2017 and has been engaged in the line of business associated with the franchise since that time. From 2000 to 2016, Bryan served as General Manager for multiple restaurant, food service, and banquet operations within an upscale resort property in New York. Bryan is located in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Steven W. Moulton has been Executive VP – Legal and a Director for our parent, DFG, since October 2017 and has been engaged in the line of business associated with the franchise since that time. Since June 1997, he has been Executive VP & General Counsel of JumpSport and has been a Director of JumpSport since May 1999. Steve is located in St. Louis, Missouri.
Mark W. Publicover has been Chief Executive Officer and a Director for our parent, DFG, since October 2017 and has been engaged in the line of business associated with the franchise since that time. Since February 1997, he has been the founder, CEO, and a Director of JumpSport, Inc., in the San Jose, California area (“JumpSport”). Mark is located in Saratoga, California.
Montidell (“Monty”) Maple is General Manager and has been Sr. VP for our parent, DFG, since September 2018 and has been engaged in the line of business associated with the franchise since that time. Since 2008, Monty has owned Maple Communications, where he has developed visual communication solutions and marketing, organizational, and communication strategies. Monty is located in Las Vegas, Nevada.
