Far & Dotter Names Greg Miller, Former Director of Operations at McDonald’s and Chief Operating Officer of Taco John’s, as President of Retail

Miller to lead national expansion of Curio Wellness’ franchise Far & Dotter

(May 03, 2022) Timonium, Md.  Far & Dotter, a contemporary, inclusive dispensary model developed by the team at Curio Wellness, today announced that it has hired well-known retail industry veteran, Greg Miller, as the company’s President. Far & Dotter is the retail subsidiary of Curio Wellness Corporation.

Miller will be responsible for developing a strong vision for the future of Far & Dotter, further raising its profile nationally as a curated dispensary and wellness center experience that emphasizes cannabis quality, patient education, and pharmacist-led patient counseling.

 

Miller brings decades of experience in retail operations, marketing, and strategic planning and execution. He spent 26 years of his career at McDonald’s, working his way up from the “crew room” to the board room. Most recently, Miller served as the Chief Operating Officer of Taco John’s, leading operations, training and development, franchising, construction and real estate, and restaurant technology. Prior to Taco John’s, Miller held leadership roles at national fast food chains Jack in the Box and Whataburger.

 

As the President of Retail, Miller will drive the standard for operational excellence, superior customer delight, and industry leading returns. Under his leadership, Far & Dotter stores will build on Curio’s commitment to health and wellness, serving as medicinal dispensaries devoted to empowering local entrepreneurs and providing safe, effective, and reliable products and services that enhance quality of life.

 

“At Far & Dotter, we are committed to living out Curio Wellness’ patient-first approach. Greg’s career demonstrates that he too is intensely focused on delivering excellence for his customers, and building brand loyalty and trust,” said Michael Bronfein, CEO and co-founder of Curio Wellness. “Greg’s extensive experience in franchise operations lends itself well to the growth of the Far & Dotter brand. I look forward to collaborating with him as he shapes the future of our innovative business model intended to increase diversity in the cannabis retail industry.”

 

“Curio’s values are impressive, but even more importantly, how Curio brings those values to life is unparalleled,” said Miller. “From its highly talented people, to its commitment to diversity and inclusion, to the keen attention to detail in the wellness center — excellence and commitment are abound everywhere. This made Far & Dotter a company that I wanted to lead, and instantly made me a believer in the brand’s vision and mission.”

 

Miller will join Curio Wellness’ executive leadership team and report directly to the Chairman & CEO of Curio Wellness, Michael Bronfein.

 

Read about our announcement here: https://www.prweb.com/releases/far_dotter_names_greg_miller_former_director_of_operations_at_mcdonalds_and_chief_operating_officer_of_taco_johns_as_president_of_retail/prweb18655312.htm

 

About Curio Wellness 

Founded in 2014 in Baltimore, Maryland, Curio Wellness is a cGMP certified, vertically  integrated medical cannabis company and trusted healthcare partner. Recognized as the  leading wellness brand in cannabis in Maryland by BDS Analytics, Curio is committed to serving  patients with targeted, effective, and reliable cannabis-based medicine. For more information  visit curiowellness.com. 

 

About Far & Dotter 

Far & Dotter is a trusted expert and ally in the quest for innovative holistic healthcare and a  personalized, unintimidating approach to cannabis education. We support consumers and  franchisees through a contemporary, curated dispensary experience that emphasizes cannabis  quality and pharmacist-led guidance. Our stores are holistic pharmacies and wellness hubs  devoted to empowering local entrepreneurs and providing safe, effective, reliable products and services that enhance quality of life. Far & Dotter was founded by the team at Curio Wellness, a  leading cannabis brand based in Maryland that established our proven, patient-first clinical  approach and our inclusive franchise model. For more information visit fardotter.com.

 

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Abel Communications for Curio Wellness 

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Christine Rhett

Graphic Designer
Your eye for design, Christine will ensure that your content, in-store collateral, and marketing materials are on-brand and visually striking. Christine previously founded her own design company, Chris X Creative, and led visual development for the Nature of Umi wellness brand.

Stephanie Schultz

Digital Marketing Specialist
Your marketing extraordinaire, Steph will support you in developing effective marketing campaigns that expand your customer base and grow your sales. Steph previously led marketing efforts for VOLO Sports and KETTLER Property Management.

Ashley Alberts

Training Manager
Your in-house professor, Ashley develops the training programs and educational content that ensure you are well-prepared to lead a F&D franchise location. Ashley previously served as a training manager for Texas Roadhouse and a Patient Care Advisor at our flagship location.

Andrew Mallinoff

Communications Manager
Your communications confidant and HQ project manager. Andrew previously worked in the political organizing world, managing campaigns and strategic communications for a variety of candidates at the federal, state and local level.

Nathan Podrid

Director of Real Estate
Your expert in navigating the real estate market as a potential cannabis business operator. Nate co-founded One Two Tree Holdings, a real estate investment firm specializing in the cannabis industry. He also served as the Director of Operations Development for Holistic Industries, a multi-state cannabis operator.

Jerel Registre

Fund Managing Director
Jerel comes to Curio having spent most of his career working with firms to drive financial, organizational, and analytical initiatives designed to maximize cashflow and value to investors. Prior to joining Curio, he led a private consulting firm that worked with small- and medium-sized businesses to drive financial and operational improvements by evaluating capital opportunities and identifying operational efficiencies.

Erica Tarnowski

Senior Director of Franchising
Your welcoming party and guide through the franchising process. Erica is steeped in experience in the franchising world, both inside and outside the cannabis industry. Before joining our team, she served as Director of Business Development at 919 Marketing and Franchise Development Manager for Unity Rd Cannabis Dispensaries.

Anthony Darby​

President​
Anthony Darby is the acting President of Retail at Far & Dotter and a three-time CEO within the medical cannabis space, having led multiple local dispensaries as well as consulting for cannabis start-ups nationwide. Anthony’s passion in providing high quality alternative medicine paired with his entrepreneurial experience, hands on industry knowledge, and understanding of unique challenges faced by cannabis operators has helped position him to lead the national expansion of the dispensary franchise developed by Curio Wellness and oversee brand marketing strategies to create heightened brand awareness as Far & Dotter scales.

Wendy Bronfein​

Founder
Wendy is the Chief Brand Officer and Director of Public Policy at Curio Wellness. As a member of the executive leadership team, Bronfein drives the company’s legislative agenda across multiple states, oversees the Curio brand, and all corporate communications. Under her leadership, Curio Wellness has become Maryland’s leading medical cannabis company, securing 90% brand awareness within the first year of operations.

Michael Bronfein​

Founder
Michael is the Chief Executive Office of Curio Wellness and an entrepreneur and investor focused on innovation and competitive advantage in healthcare services, healthcare technologies, software, and distribution. He has founded, co-founded, invested in, and rapidly grown a number of leading healthcare service companies, including NeighborCare, Remedi SeniorCare, and Sterling Partners.