MEET OUR TEAM

Samantha is currently the Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Crave Hot Dogs and BBQ. Samantha and her team believe every CRAVE franchisee is family and are treated as such. With 15+ years in the restaurant and franchising industry, Samantha knows the importance of overseeing all day-to-day operations alongside her staff. She will stop at nothing to ensure the franchisees and staff have the resources they need, to make the CRAVE brand a success. Her attention to detail and drive for overall team success allow customers to leave happy and Craving a return visit! Samantha’s expertise in operations, marketing and franchising allows her to lead the company confidently and effectively.

Samantha has been an integral force in the franchising sector for many years. Samantha was the founder of Emerging Franchises, a franchise development firm, which developed and built franchise companies from the ground up, specializing in emerging brands. Emerging Franchises was responsible for creating franchise operations systems and growing brands from one and in some cases hundreds of units.

Samantha was also previously the largest Multi-Unit Franchisee with Red Mango, Smoothie Factory and Red Mango Café, (SG MANGO LLC), owning and operating 10 stores on Long Island, NY. During her tenure as a multi-unit franchisee, Samantha’s stores were utilized as a corporate training stores and for Discovery Day’s, for potential franchisees. Samantha has been recognized for her outstanding operations which ultimately led to multiple franchised units sold within the Red Mango Franchise Network.

Samantha has also served as Vice President for UFood Grill, a healthy fast casual concept as well as Director of Marketing. During Samantha’s time at UFood Grill, the UFood Brand won # 22 on the “Top 100” Mover’s and Shaker’s Award by Fast Casual Magazine. Mrs. Rincione possesses a vast knowledge in Franchise Sales, Restaurant Operations, Marketing, Social Media, Restaurant Development and Training. Samantha was recognized by QSR Magazine as an excellent operator and received the MVP influencer award.

Jake Moran has 8+ years in the franchising and restaurant industry. Jake worked for SG MANGO, the largest Red Mango and Smoothie Factory Franchisee. He was responsible for day to day management at the main location and oversaw day to day operations for 10 units. Jake was directly responsible for opening of new units and ensuring a smooth transition. Jake also has extensive experience in the training field. Jake took lead and was the main instructor and trainer for SG MANGO. This would entail training new franchisees that entered into Red Mangos system, and preparing them to operate and run their own restaurants. Jakes expertise is in Training and Operational Excellence.

Mona Jones is a proud veteran of the United States Army who entered at the age of 17, right after graduating high school. Mona is a progressive and results-driven professional and entrepreneur with an impressive history of more than 25 years of enhancing performance, supporting growth and service excellence for profit and non-profit organizations in the role of Executive Administrator for numerous fortune 500 companies.

During her career, Mona is renowned for enhancing multiple organizations in the dimensions of administrative performance in four key areas: customers, internal process and innovation, Mona is committed to inspiring and empowering team members to think outside the box and make a difference in their areas. She is a versatile integral leader with strategies beyond the administrative sphere that include strengthening branding presence and customer loyalty. Being an empowering and compelling leader, she has demonstrated agility in mobilizing teams and individuals to perform at their best.

Mona has a Master’s degree of Business Administration from LeTourneau University. She lives in Dallas, Texas and loves to experience new adventures, travel and bowl in her spare time. She is ready to help others #BEATTHECRAVING

Amanda Katz is a high energy, highly motivated, creative and results-oriented professional. She has extensive experience in social media marketing and sales training support with a proven ability to achieve aggressive goals. Amanda has 6+ years of customer service experience and most previously worked at NCSA as a recruiting coordinator.

Ian Davis, a seasoned professional with a decade-long career in the dynamic world of food and beverage. With over 12 years of hands-on experience, Ian has honed his skills in various roles, including corporate training and kitchen management for one of the largest cinema chains in the U.S.. Committed to delivering results and fostering growth, Ian brings a wealth of expertise to his new role at Crave. His background in the industry, coupled with a passion for inspiring teams to excel, positions him as a valuable asset in driving performance and service excellence. A dedicated professional with a knack for innovation, Ian is poised to empower individuals to push boundaries and exceed expectations. With a focus on customer satisfaction and operational efficiency, he strives to elevate the success of every team member. Ian holds a deep commitment to continuous improvement and is eager to leverage his skills to help others 

 Ian lives in Dallas, TX. Ian has two cats, loves to travel and cook.