GoTo Foods, the platform company behind seven beloved and iconic foodservice brands, today announced the appointment of Omer Gajial as Chief Executive Officer, effective December 2, 2025. Mr. Gajial succeeds Jim Holthouser, who is retiring after nearly six years serving as Chief Executive Officer.

Mr. Gajial brings over two decades of consumer-retail expertise, having served in leadership roles across major global organizations. Most recently, he served as Chief Merchandising and Digital Officer with Albertsons, leading transformative initiatives in merchandising, digital strategy, marketing, loyalty and retail media for the grocery portfolio of more than 2,000 locations.

He previously held leadership roles at technology and retail industry-leading brands including Amazon, where he managed category development and marketplace operations for North America and PepsiCo, where he directed global strategy and marketing for major markets including the Middle East, Africa, South Asia, and North America.  

"I am thrilled to join GoTo Foods and lead this incredible family of brands into its next chapter of growth," said Omer Gajial, Chief Executive Officer, GoTo Foods. "These brands have a rich legacy of delighting customers worldwide, and I look forward to working alongside our talented team and franchisees to build on that success. Together, we will continue to focus on product innovation, enhancing the guest experiences, scaling efficiencies and driving franchise profitability."