Chris Newman is the Senior Vice President, Real Estate at GoTo Foods, where he strategically directs franchise sales and development for seven iconic brands. Since joining in 2023, Chris has leveraged over two decades of industry expertise to drive growth and innovation.
Chris’s career began at Cold Stone Creamery, where he led a significant expansion from 75 to 1,000 locations. At Jimmy John’s, he guided the brand’s growth from 250 to 2,500 locations, building and managing a high-performing team of 15. In 2017, Chris founded a commercial real estate company, partnering with Next Chapter Properties to develop student housing across five states.
Chris holds a B.S. in Economics from Southwestern University, where he also excelled as a basketball player. His strategic vision and leadership have consistently driven remarkable growth and success in the food franchising and real estate sectors.